Keta: The government, through the Keta Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region, has provided start-up kits to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the area. The items distributed include cassava grinding machines, deep freezers, industrial and irrigation machines, sewing machines, truck carts, and payment of agreement fees. These resources aim to help beneficiaries establish sustainable livelihoods.
According to Ghana News Agency, during the handover at the Municipal Assembly Hall, Wisdom Seade, Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), urged PWDs to invest in themselves and utilize the support to become self-reliant. He emphasized the importance of using the support for its intended purpose, rather than selling it, and encouraged beneficiaries to start businesses or projects that could benefit not only themselves but also their families and the community.
Mr. Seade explained that the initiative is part of the Assembly's broader efforts to give hope to PWDs and enable them to contribute to community development. He stressed the need for beneficiaries to not rely solely on government support and to create something sustainable from the resources provided.
Robert Kotey Ashie, Social Welfare Officer at Keta, revealed that the items were funded through three percent of the disability fund from the District Common Fund. He noted that 14 PWDs who missed out last year were included among the beneficiaries and called on caretakers and the public to assist in the effective utilization of the items.
Theophilus Amuzu Adzaworlu, a 42-year-old PWD from Hatorgodo, expressed excitement about the support and promised to use the items responsibly to improve his livelihood. He extended gratitude to the MCE, the Social Welfare Department, and the government for the assistance.
Charity Ahamah, a 47-year-old PWD and seamstress at Vui, a Keta suburb, shared that the support would enable them to start businesses and become more independent.