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Ejura-Sekyedumase assembly supports more than 130 persons with disabilities with business, education and medical assistance
June 29, 2026
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Ejura-Sekyedumase assembly supports more than 130 persons with disabilities with business, education and medical assistance

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Key Points

  • The Ejura-Sekyeredumasi Municipal Assembly distributed income-generating items, educational assistance, and medical support to 136 persons with disabilities (PWDs).
  • The initiative was financed through the 3% share of the District Assemblies Common Fund allocated for PWDs, supplemented by the area's Member of Parliament's common fund share.
  • Support included deep freezers, startup capital (GHC 3,000 cash for some), provisions, wheelchairs, school fees, laptops, and medical expense aid, totaling over GHC 268,300.
  • The program aims to foster economic independence, reduce street begging among the over 900 registered PWDs in the municipality, and strengthen social protection.
  • The Social Welfare Department plans monitoring visits within three months to assess impact and inform future support decisions.

Why This Matters

This initiative is significant for Ghana as it exemplifies a local government's proactive approach to social protection and economic inclusion for persons with disabilities, aligning with national development goals. It highlights the effective utilization of public funds (District Assemblies Common Fund) and collaborative efforts to empower a vulnerable population, potentially serving as a model for other municipalities in addressing poverty and promoting self-reliance.

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