The Asokwa Municipal Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising social protection programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable persons within the municipality..
As part of this commitment, the Assembly has provided financial and equipment support to Persons living with Disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their livelihoods and promote self-reliance.
In all, thirty-nine persons living with disabilities drawn from various communities across the municipality received livelihood support designed to improve their economic independence and enhance the well-being of their families.
The intervention forms part of the Assembly’s broader efforts to empower vulnerable groups and reduce poverty among persons with disabilities.
Beneficiaries received a combination of financial assistance and working equipment to help them establish or expand their small-scale businesses.
The support package was funded through the municipality’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and was presented at a brief ceremony held at the Municipal Assembly
premises.
Speaking at the event, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asokwa, Amoh Kamel, said “the intervention is expected to significantly improve the livelihoods of the beneficiaries”.
He further indicated that government remains committed to sustaining such support programmes to address the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by persons with disabilities.
According to him, government has already announced plans to increase the share of the Disability Fund from three percent to five percent by 2026, to enable more persons with disabilities to benefit.
For the beneficiaries, the support comes as a major relief. They expressed appreciation to the Assembly, noting that the assistance will help them improve their livelihoods and better cater for their families.
The livelihood support programme aligns with government’s broader agenda of promoting social inclusion and ensuring that persons living with disabilities are empowered to contribute meaningfully to local and national development.
Story by Ibrahim Abubakar.
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