The National Service Authority (NSA) has provided financial support to two young women who undertook their national service as volunteers at Papao Farms, enabling them to establish their own poultry enterprises.
Each beneficiary received GHS20,000 as start-up capital to begin immediate production within the poultry value chain.
The support forms part of the Authority’s broader effort to promote youth entrepreneurship and encourage practical, skills-based national service placements.
Speaking on the initiative, the Director-General of the National Service Authority, Ruth Dela Seddoh, described the output and commitment of the two volunteers as admirable, noting that their dedication highlights the importance of aligning national service with agribusiness development and job creation.
One of the beneficiaries confirmed receipt of the funds and indicated that production would commence immediately. She explained that her enterprise will focus on brooding and selling day-old chicks, while the second beneficiary will operate as an off-taker, supporting distribution and market access within the poultry sector.
The initiative is expected to create sustainable livelihoods for the beneficiaries while contributing to increased local poultry production and improved food security.
Ms Seddoh reiterated her commitment to supporting innovative national service pathways that empower young people to transition from service to self-employment.
