The Social Welfare department in the Nkoranza North district, in the Bono East Region, has made significant efforts to distribute items to persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of government initiatives, typically funded by a portion of the District Assembly's Common Fund.
This process, designed to support beneficiaries' economic empowerment, education, and health needs, saw 60 beneficiaries with smiles embracing the gesture.
The Nkoranza North District Assembly is committed to ensuring that persons living with disabilities (PWDs) within its boundaries, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive in life.
The assembly has purchased and disbursed items that will aid beneficiaries in engaging in income-generating activities, including fufu pounding machines, deep freezers, tilling machines, and pecuniary support for healthcare and education, valued at GH¢188,043.
In an exclusive interview with Fabea FM's Apiah-Kubi, Nana Yaa Pormaa Asante, Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, attributed the program's success to the release of funds by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the DCE.
"Funds are allocated transparently and equitably, ensuring that beneficiaries receive timely and adequate support," she expressed.
The Nkoranza North District Assembly stressed that the Disability Fund Management Committee will conduct monitoring to ensure items are used profitably. He urged beneficiaries to adopt good record-keeping habits for sustainable business growth.
“The lives of PWDs are very important; that is why government allocated 3% of the Common Fund to support them. I advise beneficiaries to use the items for their intended purpose.
The Nkoranza North District Assembly assured beneficiaries of continued government support, revealing that plans are already in place to begin construction of a dedicated working center and workshops for PWDs in the district.
"By empowering PWDs, we aim to promote inclusion, independence, and equal opportunities," she added.
The disbursement was done on October 31, 2025, at the District Assembly Hall, with 60 beneficiaries, an increase from 33 in the previous disbursement.
The District Chief Executive, Hon. Effah Patrick, shared that the initiative is part of a supportive vision from President Mahama aimed at developing the lives of PWDs.
He emphasized that the government has uncapped the PWDs' common fund, generating an increase in the number of PWDs.
"We are preparing a place for the PWDs as their workshop settlement," the DCE hinted.
In appreciation, the Ghana Federation of Disability (GFD) chairman, Owusu Kwadwo James, showed gratitude to the government and the DCE for their unwavering support to PWDs.
He called on his fellows to adhere to the proper use of the items and pecuniary support.