By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu
Sege, April 17, GNA – The Ada West District Assembly has disbursed funds and items to 53 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote inclusion, economic empowerment and social protection in the district.
The disbursement forms part of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund allocation, of which three per cent is earmarked to support persons with disabilities.
The disbursement comprised eleven persons receiving economic and business support and 30 receiving equipment support, while six each received assistance in education and health, including assistive devices.
Mr Mordjifa Tanihu Jerry John Foreigner Mills-Nkrumah, the Ada West District Chief Executive, described the exercise as a reaffirmation of the assembly’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.
Mr Mills-Nkrumah said the disability fund was a critical intervention aimed at improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities and enabling them to live dignified and independent lives.
“Today’s disbursement is not merely about distributing funds or items; it is about restoring hope, investing in people and empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to society,” he stated.
He noted that persons with disabilities possessed immense potential and capabilities, which, when properly harnessed, could contribute significantly to the development of the district and the nation.
He, however, acknowledged that social, economic and environmental barriers often limited opportunities for such individuals, stressing the need for collective efforts to remove those barriers.
The DCE commended the District Disability Fund Management Committee for ensuring transparency, fairness and accountability in the selection of beneficiaries.
Mr Mills-Nkrumah urged beneficiaries to utilise the support judiciously and invest in income-generating activities to achieve self-reliance, stressing that “this support should serve as a steppingstone towards economic independence and a better future for yourselves and your families”.
He also emphasised the importance of education for persons with disabilities, noting that the fund helped remove financial barriers and enabled beneficiaries to access free education from the basic to tertiary levels.
The DCE called on families, community leaders and the public to support persons with disabilities and work towards eliminating stigma, discrimination and exclusion.
“Let us embrace diversity and recognise that our strength lies in our differences,” he added.
 The event was attended by the Member of Parliament for Sege, Mr Daniel Keshi Bessey, the Presiding Member, members of the Disability Fund Management Committee, heads of departments, assembly members, and representatives of persons with disabilities.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Kenneth Odeng Adade