The Member of Parliament (MP) for Jaman North, Frederick Yaw Ahenkwaa, has expressed optimism regarding the success of the Nkoko Nketenkete Policy.

He stated that this policy will significantly contribute to preventing the importation of frozen chickens from abroad, thereby enhancing poultry production within Ghana.

During the official launch and distribution of chicks to farmers in the Jaman North District, the MP remarked on his enthusiasm for witnessing the government's implementation of this policy, which was a key campaign promise during the 2024 election season.

This initiative reflects the President's commitment to expediting development and progress within the country.

He further noted that the government has initiated the construction of a poultry processing factory in Bechem. This factory will purchase chicks from farmers, process them, and subsequently sell them to consumers, thus reducing the reliance on imported frozen chickens.

This measure is also expected to alleviate pressure on the dollar and contribute to the stabilization of the national economy.

"Thank our leaders for their vision and with this vision they did not just utter it but implementation. When I look at the excitement people are putting in this policy, this shows that going forward it'll work."

"The good news is that President Mahama has started building factories in Bechem. Even as we're rearing them here, and we did not get anything, we know that there's already a market here that the factory will buy as raw material, process it, and sell it to us.

"The effect is very big. One, we'll not go outside and import meat into the country, and this will reduce the pressure on the cedi. I believe that when we feed ourselves, we achieve self-reliance," he said.

The District Chief Executive of the Jaman North District, Addane George, stated that the government has a significant vision that underpins the introduction of the Nkoko Nketenkete Policy. Beneficiaries are encouraged not to simply distribute the chicks to family and friends but to rear them for the country's benefit.

He noted that all individuals who registered for the chicks were required to construct a coop, which was inspected by the district agricultural officers before they were granted approval to participate in the policy.

Additionally, he stated that further sensitisation and education on poultry farming have been provided to the beneficiary farmers to ensure proper care in terms of feeding, medication, and other necessary measures to maintain the health of the chicks.

He said agricultural officers have been deployed to offer immediate assistance to farmers who may encounter challenges during the process.