{"id":117277,"date":"2026-02-28T05:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117277"},"modified":"2026-02-28T05:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:27:21","slug":"government-extends-nkoko-nkitinkiti-broiler-initiative-to-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117277","title":{"rendered":"Government extends \u2018Nkoko Nkitinkiti\u2019 broiler initiative to schools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The government\u2019s flagship poultry revitalisation programme, \u2018Nkoko Nkitinkiti\u2019 (Twi for small-scale poultry), is expanding into the education sector as part of efforts to improve nutrition under the School Feeding Programme.<\/p>\n

The initiative, which represents a national effort to restore food self-sufficiency, strengthen household resilience and create sustainable livelihoods, was featured at a nutritional workshop for school feeding caterers in the Greater Accra Region.<\/p>\n

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Officials from the National Broiler Project Secretariat at the Office of the Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives participated in the event, where chicken produced under the broiler redevelopment programme was supplied to caterers.<\/p>\n

The move introduced participants to premium, locally produced chicken while demonstrating its versatility and superior quality for school meals.<\/p>\n

Kelvin Ocran, National Coordinator and National Broiler Project Secretary at the Office of the Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives, said the programme prioritises children\u2019s health by ensuring the supply of quality poultry products.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe believe that healthy children start with healthy, locally sourced food. That\u2019s why we were thrilled to join hands with the Greater Accra School Feeding Coordinator and the amazing cooks who fuel the future of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Ocran explained that the engagement forms part of a broader strategy to channel and supply schools with organic, healthy and locally produced chicken.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working directly with the school feeding programme, we are not only ensuring our children get the best nutrition but also empowering our local farmers and reducing our reliance on imported poultry.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further encouraged stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that the programme seeks to build a sustainable future, one healthy meal at a time.<\/p>\n

\u2018Nkoko Nkitinkiti\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Nkoko Nkitinkiti\u2019 is a flagship agricultural initiative launched by the Government of Ghana in November 2025. <\/p>\n

Under the broader Feed Ghana Programme, it aims to revitalise the domestic poultry industry, improve food security, and reduce the country\u2019s high annual expenditure (over $300 million) on imported chicken.<\/p>\n

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