Lack of training undermining Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme - Poultry farmers

The government's flagship Nkoko Nkitinkiti program faces significant hurdles due to inadequate planning and a lack of essential technical training for its beneficiaries, according to Ali Muhammed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association. Muhammed stated that while the initiative was conceived with the laudable goal of enhancing domestic poultry production and decreasing dependence on imported chicken, its implementation has been undermined by these critical shortcomings.

He emphasized that the program's intention to bolster the local poultry sector is commendable. However, the absence of proper technical guidance and support systems for the farmers involved has created a gap between the program's objectives and its actual outcomes. This deficiency in training prevents beneficiaries from effectively managing and scaling their poultry operations, thereby impeding the overall success of the initiative.

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association, Ali Muhammed, has attributed the challenges facing the government’s flagship Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme to poor planning and the lack of technical training for beneficiaries.

Muhammed's assessment highlights a recurring issue in agricultural development programs where well-meaning policies falter due to insufficient practical support and capacity building for the target recipients. The Nkoko Nkitinkiti program, intended to be a catalyst for growth in Ghana's poultry industry, is consequently struggling to achieve its full potential.

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although the initiative was well-intentioned and aimed at boosting local poultry production and reducing reliance on imported chicken, …