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Persons with Disabilities Empowered with Business Start-up Tools in Adentan, Ghana

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thirty-six Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana's Adentan Municipality received start-up tools and funds to establish businesses.
  • The support, disbursed from the Disability Fund, aims to promote economic independence and socio-economic contribution.
  • The Municipal Chief Executive urged beneficiaries to use the resources wisely, with an audit team monitoring usage and potential sanctions for misuse.

Thirty-six Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Adentan Municipality of Ghana's Greater Accra Region have received essential start-up packs to launch their own businesses. This initiative, funded by the Adentan Municipal Assembly through the Disability Fund, aims to foster economic independence and enable beneficiaries to contribute meaningfully to the nation's socio-economic development.

The support, provided by the Adentan Municipal Assembly, formed part of the disbursement of the Disability Fund aimed at helping beneficiaries earn a decent living and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.

— Ms NongoMs. Nongo explained the purpose and origin of the support provided to the beneficiaries.

The beneficiaries received a range of items tailored to their chosen enterprises, including chest freezers, industrial and hand sewing machines, and polytanks. Others were provided with cash grants varying from GH¢5,000 to GH¢7,000 to support their business ventures.

During the presentation, Municipal Chief Executive Ms. Ella Christine Nongo highlighted the significant increase in the fund's allocation, noting a directive from President John Dramani Mahama to raise it from GH¢97,000 in 2024 to GH¢547,000 in 2025. She emphasized that the program's goal is to empower PWDs, reducing their reliance on others for daily sustenance.

She explained that the initiative was intended to make the beneficiaries economically independent and reduce their reliance on others for daily survival.

— Ms NongoMs. Nongo elaborated on the goals of the program for the beneficiaries.

Ms. Nongo stressed the importance of proper utilization of the provided resources, announcing the establishment of an audit team to monitor their use. She warned that sanctions would be applied to any beneficiary found misusing the support. The items were procured based on individual needs, and the expectation is that they will be put to good use.

She warned that sanctions would be applied to anyone found misapplying the support.

— Ms NongoMs. Nongo issued a warning regarding the misuse of the provided resources.

The Member of Parliament for Adentan, Mohammed Ramadan, reiterated the government's commitment to supporting all citizens. He explained that the increased Disability Fund aims to ensure PWDs feel included and are self-sufficient. Ramadan cautioned beneficiaries against misuse, noting that proper utilization could lead to future support packages. The event underscores a focused effort to empower vulnerable groups within the community.

The government remained committed to meeting the needs of all citizens and urged the beneficiaries to support national development efforts.

— Mohammed RamadanThe MP for Adentan, Mohammed Ramadan, addressed the beneficiaries about government commitment.
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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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