Bechem To Become Ghana’s Chicken Capital – President Mahama

According to a report by Citi FM today being Saturday, October 10, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism that Bechem in the Ahafo Region could emerge as Ghana’s chicken capital once the poultry and meat processing factory in the area becomes fully operational.

The President’s projection highlights the potential role of the facility in strengthening Ghana’s poultry industry, creating economic opportunities and supporting efforts to increase local production of chicken for domestic consumption.

According to Mahama, the factory could help position Bechem as an important centre for poultry processing and related commercial activities. Its operations are expected to create opportunities for farmers, poultry producers, traders and other businesses connected to the poultry value chain.

Ghana has long faced challenges in meeting local demand for chicken through domestic production alone, with imported poultry products playing a significant role in the market.

The development of processing facilities could help improve the capacity of local producers to supply the market, provided they have access to adequate funding, feed, equipment and reliable distribution systems.

The proposed impact of the Bechem facility extends beyond processing poultry. If effectively managed, the factory could stimulate demand for locally raised birds and encourage more people to consider poultry farming as a business.

This could create opportunities for farmers and contribute to employment across different stages of production, processing and distribution.

The facility could also support economic activity in the Ahafo Region by attracting businesses that provide goods and services to poultry farmers and processors.

Such developments may contribute to local income generation and create additional commercial opportunities for residents.

However, achieving the President’s vision will depend on the factory becoming operational and maintaining the capacity to process poultry efficiently.

Consistent production, quality standards, affordable inputs and access to markets will be important factors in determining its long-term success.

Mahama’s projection reflects the government’s interest in strengthening local industries and supporting agricultural development through value addition. Processing locally produced chicken can help connect farming activities with larger markets and reduce reliance on imported products if domestic production becomes sufficiently competitive.