The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced plans to supply poultry birds to interested Members of Parliament (MPs) under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, popularly known as “Nkoko Nkitinkiti.”
Speaking before Parliament’s Assurances Committee on Thursday, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku said the ministry is procuring large quantities of poultry birds for distribution to MPs who wish to venture into poultry farming.
According to the minister, poultry farming offers a viable source of income, especially after public service, and lawmakers should take advantage of the opportunity.
He noted that he is a poultry farmer himself and has benefited from the business, adding that he believes MPs can also succeed in the sector.
Mr Opoku disclosed that about 67 percent of Ghanaian MPs are already engaged in farming, making the initiative both practical and beneficial.
He assured the committee that the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme is aimed at increasing local poultry production, reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry products and strengthening food security.
The minister said early reports from participating communities indicate increased egg and poultry meat production, demonstrating the programme’s potential to improve livelihoods.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to modernise agriculture and drive economic growth through increased local food production.
Members of the Assurances Committee welcomed the proposal, describing poultry farming as a profitable investment capable of generating steady income through daily egg production while creating jobs and supporting rural economic development.
