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West Akyem households get 20 chicks each under Nkoko Nkitinkiti Project
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Key Points
- Over 700 households in the Akyem Owuram zone of West Akyem Municipality received 20 chicks each under the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti Project.
- The project aims to boost small-scale poultry farming, economically empower families, and improve livelihoods across the municipality.
- West Akyem Municipal Chief Executive Paulina Akabilla led the distribution, emphasizing transparency and urging beneficiaries to set aside partisan differences to focus on increasing household incomes and food security.
- Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, and the West Akyem Municipal Assembly, promising to utilize the chicks for local food production and income.
- The Nkoko Nkitinkiti Project is part of broader government efforts to strengthen food security, reduce poverty, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities at the community level.
Why This Matters
This initiative is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses crucial national development goals of food security and poverty reduction, particularly in rural communities. By empowering over 700 households with resources for poultry farming, it fosters local economic growth and sustainable livelihoods, contributing to overall agricultural sector resilience and community well-being.
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