Kwame Asare Obeng, aka A Plus, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s new poultry initiative as a direct way to empower Ghanaian households financially.
“The President told us that thousands of homes are going to benefit from this initiative,” the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central stated on the floor of parliament while making a submssion, explaining that it is part of a broader plan to reduce dependency on food imports.
He highlighted that Ghana spends millions annually importing poultry while producing far less than the national demand.
“Ghana imports too much poultry every year, while our local farmers struggle. The President has seen this and has a plan to change it,” he explained.
Obeng elaborated on how the initiative would not only create jobs but also boost the agriculture sector.
“If selected districts raise thousands of birds per cycle, we will significantly reduce our reliance on imported poultry. This will improve food security, create opportunities, and encourage the youth to venture into agriculture,” he stated.
He emphasized the importance of maize production in sustaining the poultry sector.
“To raise these birds, we must grow a lot of maize because most poultry feed is made up of maize. This means our maize farmers will also benefit greatly,” he noted.
Beyond poultry farming, he highlighted another benefit of the initiative—fertilizer production.
“Ghana imports a lot of fertilizer, but under this program, we will be able to produce organic manure locally. Every bird produces a substantial amount of droppings, which can be processed into fertilizer,” he explained.
According to him, the initiative will directly improve household incomes.
“When you raise birds and sell them, you will make a profit after subtracting the cost of production. Multiply this by the number of birds per cycle, and you’ll see how much money a household can make every few weeks,” he said.
He further revealed that the initiative would create thousands of jobs.
“If every household employs just two people to take care of the birds, imagine the number of jobs we will be creating across the districts,” he pointed out.
Obeng concluded by emphasizing that even chicken feet, which are often overlooked locally, have a huge export potential.
“Chicken feet are a delicacy in China, and they import billions of dollars’ worth every year. No part of the chicken goes to waste. This is how we create wealth,” he said.
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