Audio By Carbonatix The Ketu North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for the area, Mr Eric Edem Agbana, has presented income-generating tools to eleven persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of the first phase of a targeted empowerment initiative. The intervention, led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Reverend Martin Amenaki, aimed at promoting economic independence and selfreliance among PWDs in the Municipality. The beneficiaries, made up of six males and five females, were selected from various communities to ensure inclusivity, equity and balanced development. Items presented included freezers and ice chests, corn mill machines, cassava grating machines, welding and fabrication equipment, handoperated sewing machines, deep freezers and other essential working tools. Municipal officials said the items were carefully selected and matched to the vocational interests and specific needs of the beneficiaries to ensure sustainability and longterm impact. The beneficiaries were drawn from communities such as Devego, Avie, Ablorme, Afornyaga, Fiagbedu, Tadzewu, Bagome and Afife. Addressing the beneficiaries, Rev Amenaki urged them to put the equipment to good use, describing the support as an opportunity to improve their livelihoods and attain economic independence. “This support is an opportunity for you to grow and succeed. We believe in your potential and are confident that you will make the most of it,” he said. He assured that subsequent phases of the programme would be rolled out to benefit more persons with disabilities in the Municipality. Some beneficiaries, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency, expressed appreciation to the Assembly and the Member of Parliament, saying the tools would significantly enhance their incomeearning capacity and support their families. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Ketu North Assembly PWDs DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Gender Minister engages unemployed persons with disabilities AMA Mayor advocates jobs for PWDs and youth Old Tafo Assembly supports Persons with Disabilities with livelihood items PWDs are citizens with rights, not objects of sympathy – Tano South MCE Ada PWDs boycott Assembly disbursement over procurement concerns Ing. Seth Ahene urges greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in TVET programmes GSPD calls for national commitment to assistive technology to advance inclusion for persons with disabilities Standard Chartered fosters career excellence for PWDs through RISE/E Mmentorship and Ttraining H4P Organization champions inclusive healthcare for PWDs at Accra Rehabilitation Centre Education Minister urges PWDs to register with SLTF to enjoy “No-Fees-Stress” benefits Latest Stories Damang communities to benefit from development and jobs after E&P takeover – Lands Ministry5 minutes Ghana’s economic recovery driven by structural reforms – Ato Forson8 minutes Mahama pledges locally funded water project for Tamale after external loan setback11 minutes Eni Ghana and partners to expand healthcare access in Western Region16 minutes ECG Eastern Region earns multiple awards18 minutes Ketu North Assembly empowers PWDs with income-generating tools20 minutes Dekpor community appeals for revival of fish pond to boost local economy29 minutes Deputy Chief of Staff reaffirms Mahama’s commitment to ‘Resetting Ghana Agenda’31 minutes France reaffirms commitment to dialogue on reparatory justice following UN resolution32 minutes Ghana, UNDP, WHO launch US$1.5m initiatives to advance development34 minutes Fiapre Traditional Authority imposes fine on littering, haphazard waste disposal36 minutes Tamale 24-hr Economy Market is biggest of all – President Mahama37 minutes Ghana must chart its own sustainable economic future – IMF1 hour Ashanti Regional Minister halts illegal land clearing around Lake Bosomtwe 1 hour Chief calls for cooperation to speedily execute 24-Hour Market projects1 hour