The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has urged beneficiaries of the government’s Poultry initiative, popularly known as “Nkoko Nkitinkiti,” to report any instance where they receive fewer birds than allocated.
The call follows concerns raised by some beneficiaries who claim they received fewer than the stipulated number of birds under the programme.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mr. Opoku reiterated that every registered beneficiary is entitled to a minimum of 50 birds.
“Every beneficiary is to get 50 birds minimum. We gave each constituency 10,000 birds to be distributed to 200 people. Before the birds were due for distribution, we gave them forms to register the 200 beneficiaries, so that we know the people who are indeed benefiting, and in the next phase, those people will not benefit again,” he explained.
The Minister acknowledged reports of shortfalls but maintained that the government has not deliberately reduced allocations.
“So, it will surprise me that some people will be given less than 50. But we have heard about situations where a beneficiary gives out their share of the 50 to others. But it is not the case that we are deliberately sharing less than that,” he said.
He therefore encouraged affected individuals to formally lodge complaints with the appropriate authorities to ensure corrective action is taken.
“Anybody who received less than 50 should report to the agric director and also the Feed Ghana Coordinator,” he added.
The “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative forms part of broader efforts by the government to boost local poultry production, support household incomes, and enhance food security across the country.
