Nigeria’s WIPVaC calls for investment in chicken processing facilities

NIGERIA – The Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC) is pushing the government to invest in modern chicken processing facilities across Ghana to improve handling and packaging of local poultry products.

Speaking at a Poultry Intensification Scheme event held in Accra, the president of WIPVaC, Dr. Victoria Afua Norgbey, said the poultry sector requires immediate support to develop processing and storage infrastructure for maintaining meat quality and safety.

She said the country lacks the necessary systems to process and store chicken properly, making it difficult for local producers to meet consumer and food service standards.

Dr. Norgbey added that access to refrigerated delivery vans is also critical, as many food outlets will not accept poultry that is transported without proper temperature control.

She outlined WIPVaC’s vision to develop its own farm, processing unit, and branded poultry products that can be sold both locally and abroad.

The event, which doubled as the organization’s eighth anniversary celebration, was organized in collaboration with the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP), and included free servings of grilled chicken and fried yam.

A few days before the program, WIPVaC and FSRP had announced a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the consumption of Ghanaian-produced chicken, aligning with the anniversary milestone.

As part of the celebration, the main event was held on April 29, 2025, at the Accra Mall, where attendees were treated to freshly grilled chicken paired with traditional kenkey and chili sauce.

Discounted local chicken products—both frozen and freshly processed—were available for purchase, and the celebration featured music, performances, and other forms of entertainment.

WIPVaC, established to support women engaged in every aspect of the poultry industry, brings together producers, traders, processors, and suppliers of key inputs like maize, soybeans, and day-old chicks.

The group aims to improve women’s participation in the poultry sector by helping them secure income-generating opportunities and increasing their stake in the industry.

Under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Poultry Intensification Programme (PISP), which is supported by FSRP, WIPVaC members have received in-kind resources such as vaccines, feed, and chicks.

Following the launch of their first production cycle last year, the group reported strong results, with a consistent supply of broilers meeting market needs.

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