By Alhaji Dantatata, The Political Truth
My Saturday began with a routine search for land in Dodowa. What I encountered instead was a powerful reminder of where Ghana’s real hope lies.
About four hundred meters from the land I was shown stood a massive structure that drew my curiosity. As I moved closer, I realized it was a large, well-organized poultry farm. Guided by my love for agriculture, I walked in, hoping to speak with someone or take a brief look around. I was fortunate to meet one of the owners, and what followed left a lasting impression.
Farm ownership
The farm is owned by the Manu Brothers—Stephen, Prince, and Isaac—young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are quietly redefining what is possible. Stephen, just thirty-three (33) years old, took me around the poultry operation, which has a capacity of sixteen thousand birds and produces an impressive two hundred and sixty (260) crates of eggs every single day. No bank loans. No government financial support. Just vision, discipline, and relentless hard work.
Beyond production, the farm employs over twenty workers, all of whom are provided with accommodation on site—an achievement that speaks directly to job creation and rural economic empowerment.
I asked about the challenges they face. Feed costs, he explained, have been high, though he acknowledged that the current stable economic environment is gradually bringing prices down. He expressed hope that costs would reduce further to ease pressure on poultry farmers nationwide. Another major challenge had been the shortage of egg crates, which they resolved decisively by investing in a crate-making machine to secure their supply chain and protect production.
Not the numbers
What truly floored me wasn’t the numbers (though they’re jaw-dropping); it was the mindset: spotting problems, solving them creatively, reinvesting every cedi back into growth, thinking decades ahead instead of tomorrow’s profit. Stephen shared his willingness to freely impart knowledge to other Ghanaians who are interested in agriculture. He believes growth in the sector must be collective, not competitive, and that empowering others strengthens the entire economy.
Even more striking is that the poultry farm is only one part of their entrepreneurial journey. The Manu Brothers also own an event centre and operate several other businesses—clear evidence of diversification, reinvestment, and strategic thinking. This is not accidental success; it is deliberate enterprise.
I must commend the President for his continued emphasis on agriculture as one of the key pillars of national development. That message is clearly resonating with young people across the country. However, experiences like this reinforce the need for government support to move beyond policy statements to targeted, practical interventions. Young agripreneurs like the Manu Brothers need access to affordable financing, inputs, infrastructure, incentives, and structured support systems to scale their impact.
Real heroes
These young men are the real heroes of Ghana’s economy. They are creating jobs, strengthening food security, sharing knowledge, and restoring confidence that it is indeed possible to make it right here in Ghana.
If we truly seek sustainable growth and hope for our youth, supporting such enterprises must become a national priority. If we’re serious about building a resilient economy and giving our youth something to believe in, backing enterprises like this must become our national obsession.
The future isn’t coming. It’s already rising—right now in places like Dodowa. Let’s stand behind it. Loudly.
Because when determination meets real opportunity, Ghana doesn’t just grow; we soar.
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