POULTRY FARMERS PRESIDENT GEORGE DASSAH REJECTS BIRD FLU CLAIMS, DEMANDS ACTION ON BURKINA FASO EGG TRADE ON GHANA NTI MORNING SHOW- ICADTV

The President of the poultry famers association of Ghana has raised serious concerns over cross-border egg trade challenges and policy implementation issues during an interview on ICAD TV’s morning show “Ghana Nti Today” with host . Speaking on the program, George Dassah dismissed claims that bird flu is responsible for recent rejection and destruction of eggs exported to . According to him, there has been no confirmed outbreak of bird flu in Ghana, making such claims questionable. He explained that the association suspects the issue is related to cross-border trade challenges rather than health concerns. He revealed that poultry farmers have formally written to the Ministry of Trade to intervene and address the situation between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Dassah disclosed that a meeting has already been held with the Minister, with implementing bodies expected to take action. He added that another meeting has been scheduled, alongside the formation of a committee to develop solutions. The poultry farmers’ leader further lamented the destruction of large quantities of eggs, noting that some were rejected while others were returned, causing significant financial losses to farmers. He also highlighted low egg consumption in Ghana as a major issue, explaining that this is why farmers rely on exports to Burkina Faso. To resolve the matter, he called on veterinary authorities in Burkina Faso to conduct proper testing to confirm that Ghanaian eggs are safe. On the domestic front, Dassah urged government to support local farmers by encouraging institutions, particularly government schools, to purchase eggs locally. He believes this will boost the poultry sector, improve farmer incomes, and help reduce unemployment. Touching on government policy, he praised the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative as a positive intervention but expressed concern over delays in implementation. He revealed that the second batch under the program has not yet been received. While commending government policies as generally good, Dassah stressed that implementation remains a major challenge. He called for greater involvement of industry players in decision-making to ensure effective execution. He concluded that if the necessary measures are taken, the poultry sector can significantly contribute to national development, emphasizing that progress in the industry will benefit the entire country. George Dassah Poultry famers association of Ghana