By Kamal Ahmed
Atimpoku (E/R), June 25, GNA – Efforts to strengthen economic independence and reduce poverty among persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Asuogyaman District have received a boost with the disbursement of livelihood support under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
Several beneficiaries were provided with equipment and business support packages to help expand their enterprises, create sustainable income sources and improve their standard of living.
The support formed part of the fourth disbursement of the 2025 DACF allocation for PWDs, funded by the Asuogyaman District Assembly.
Items distributed included deep freezers, welding machines, hairdressing tools, barbering equipment, wheelbarrows, agrochemicals, cosmetics, paints, provisions, a movable cassava grinding machine, materials for liquid soap production and assorted food items.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Mr Godwin Bobobee, said the intervention reflected the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring that PWDs were not left behind in the district’s development agenda.
“Creating opportunities for vulnerable groups remains a key priority of the Assembly, as development can only be meaningful when every member of society is given the chance to contribute and thrive,” he said.
Mr Bobobee noted that the initiative aligned with government’s broader efforts to strengthen social protection and promote economic empowerment for persons with disabilities.
He urged beneficiaries to make productive use of the support and invest proceeds from their businesses to improve their livelihoods and support their families.
The DCE assured beneficiaries of the Assembly’s continued commitment to implementing programmes that promote self-reliance and reduce economic hardship among persons with disabilities.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Assembly, describing the support as timely and capable of improving their businesses and generating dependable income.
The intervention forms part of ongoing efforts by the government to promote inclusion, expand economic opportunities and enable persons with disabilities to participate more actively in local development.
GNA
Editing by D.I. Laary/Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Reporter: Kamal Ahmed
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