Mahama Urges School Feeding Programme to Absorb Surplus Eggs Amid Poultry Crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the Ghana School Feeding Programme to temporarily absorb excess eggs on the market in a bid to support struggling poultry farmers.
The directive follows growing concerns over a glut in egg production, largely triggered by a prolonged trade standoff with Burkina Faso that has stalled exports for more than two months.
Farmers hit by falling prices
The export disruption has led to a surplus of eggs in the local market, forcing prices down and placing significant financial pressure on poultry farmers and distributors across the country.
Speaking during a citizen engagement at the University for Development Studies in the Northern Region as part of his nationwide “resetting” tour, President Mahama acknowledged the severity of the situation.
“As I speak now, there’s a glut in egg production. Poultry farmers are complaining that they can’t get a market for their eggs,” he said.
Proposed intervention
To cushion farmers, the President proposed that the school feeding programme incorporate more eggs into meals served to pupils across the country.
“We must find a way for the school feeding programme to absorb the eggs and include them in meals for our children. If we can’t sell them, then let our children benefit from eating them,” he added.
Balancing production and markets
President Mahama noted that increased production under government-backed poultry initiatives has also contributed to the surplus, highlighting the need for better market coordination alongside agricultural expansion.
He assured that government is working to resolve the export challenges while exploring local solutions to stabilise the market and protect livelihoods within the poultry sector.
The move, if implemented, is expected to provide immediate relief to farmers while improving the nutritional value of meals served under the school feeding programme.
