President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to patronise locally produced chicken over imported alternatives to support the country’s poultry industry.
Speaking at the launch of the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Poultry Initiative in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, President Mahama expressed concern over the low patronage of local poultry.
“The ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ initiative represents more than poultry production; it embodies the spirit of renewal and self-belief. Let’s take pride in producing what we eat and eat what we make. After the processing chicken, the branding will be done properly for markets and stores. Please buy stamped Ghana chicken and stop patronising imported chicken,” he urged.
In addition, President Mahama directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to release an additional GHC200 million to purchase surplus maize and rice from farmers affected by a nationwide food glut.
This intervention follows the earlier release of GHC100 million, which proved insufficient to stabilise the market.
The President’s announcement comes amid growing concerns from farmers, particularly in maize, rice, and poultry, who have struggled to sell their produce due to oversupply.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
