{
  "id": 13332850,
  "title": "Bechem to become ‘chicken capital’ of Ghana – Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bechem-to-become-chicken-capital-of-ghana-mahama",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:56:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/10/10/bechem-to-become-chicken-capital-of-ghana-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Mahama announced his government's plan to transform Bechem, Tano South Municipal capital of the Ahafo Region in Ghana, into the \"chicken capital\" of the country. The project involves constructing a poultry processing factory, which is currently 50% complete. Once completed by 2027, the facility will be inaugurated. Contractors working on the project assured that the project would be completed by the proposed deadline.\n\nDuring a visit to the region, President Mahama encouraged locals to capitalize on the \"Nkoko Nketekete\" program, promoting commercial poultry production. Access to a ready market for their products will become readily available due to the factory's construction. He noted that the \"Nkoko Nketekete\" program has increased national poultry production by over 22%.\n\nMinister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, praised the contractor for the progress made on the project, mentioning that the \"Nkoko Nketekete\" program greatly increased egg production. The country is currently negotiating with Burkina Faso to export eggs and boost the economy.\n\nContractors Cherry Tress Company Limited shared details about the four major components of the project: a large cold room, an administration block, recreational facilities, staff bungalows, and a standard conference room. Nana Awuah Boadi, the Nifahene of Bechem Traditional Area, expressed gratitude for the government's initiative, stating that the completed facility would create employment opportunities for the youth in the region.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama on Friday said his government would soon turn Bechem, the Tano South Municipal capital of the Ahafo Region into a ‘chicken capital’ of Ghana. The post Bechem to become ‘chicken capital’ of Ghana – Mahama appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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}