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Ghanaian assembly supports 66 people with disabilities with over GH¢350,000

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) in Ghana has provided financial and material support totaling GH¢353,110 to 66 persons with disabilities (PWDs).
  • Fifty beneficiaries received cash grants ranging from GH¢2,000 to GH¢6,000 for business start-ups, while 16 received equipment like freezers and laptops.
  • This support, funded by the 5% District Assemblies Common Fund allocation for PWDs, aims to foster economic independence and improve livelihoods.

Sixty-six individuals with disabilities in Ghana's La Dade-Kotopon Municipality have received a significant boost to their economic prospects, thanks to support from the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA). The total value of the assistance, comprising cash grants and essential livelihood items, amounts to approximately GH¢353,110.

The initiative aims to empower beneficiaries to establish or expand their businesses, thereby promoting economic independence and enhancing their ability to support their families. Of the recipients, 50 individuals, evenly split between males and females, were awarded cash sums ranging from GH¢2,000 to GH¢6,000 each, totaling GH¢227,347. These funds are intended as start-up capital for their chosen entrepreneurial ventures.

The Assembly was committed to ensuring that no PWD was left out of development initiatives in the municipality.

— Mr. Alfred Nii AnyeteiThe Municipal Chief Executive of LaDMA addressing the beneficiaries during the presentation ceremony.

An additional 16 beneficiaries, also comprising eight males and eight females, received vital equipment valued at GH¢125,760. The distributed items included essential tools for various trades, such as freezers, laptops, refrigerators, overlocking machines, knitting machines, and ovens. The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Alfred Nii Anyetei, assured beneficiaries that the assembly is committed to their inclusion in development initiatives and has implemented systems for fair and transparent distribution.

Ms. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Member of Parliament for the area and Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, highlighted the positive impact of increasing the PWD allocation from three to five percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund. She urged the beneficiaries to utilize the support wisely, noting that the government is closely monitoring the disbursement process. The Director of Social Welfare and Community Development, Mrs. Polina Mensah, confirmed that needs assessments were conducted to ensure the appropriateness and benefit of the requested support for each individual's condition.

The increase in the PWD allocation from three to five per cent would enable the assemblies to support more beneficiaries.

— Ms. Rita Naa Odoley SowahThe Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon commenting on the funding for PWD support.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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