27/08/2026
ASANTE AKIM NORTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY SUPPORTS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITH RELIEF ITEMS.
The Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has organised and distributed relief and livelihood support items to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the Municipality, as part of the Government of Ghana's commitment to improving the living conditions, economic empowerment, and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The initiative forms part of the Disability Common Fund, which channels resources through Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to support PWDs with items and assistance that can improve their livelihoods and enable them to become more economically independent.
Items distributed to beneficiaries included:
- Sewing machines
- Deep freezers and refrigerators
- Hair dryers and salon equipment
- Farming equipment
- Business and trading items
- Educational support
- Medical support
- Charcoal, roofing sheets, spraying machines, and other livelihood-support equipment
The support is intended to help beneficiaries address their immediate needs, strengthen their economic activities, and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
The initiative reflects the vision of the President of the Republic of Ghana to ensure that government interventions reach vulnerable groups at the community level. Through the Disability Common Fund, the Government seeks to provide practical support to PWDs rather than leaving them marginalised, while promoting their participation in economic and social development.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), working closely with the Social Welfare and Community Development Department and the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD), ensured that the distribution process was properly coordinated and carried out smoothly. The Assembly took deliberate steps to ensure the items reached the intended beneficiaries in a transparent and organised manner.
The event was attended by the MCE, the MCD, Nananom, Honourable Assembly Members, staff of the Assembly, representatives of the Social Welfare Department, and beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, the MCE emphasised the importance of using the items for their intended purposes to improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of beneficiaries. She/He noted that the support demonstrates the Assembly's commitment to working with the Government to ensure that no one is left behind in the development process, particularly persons who may face additional economic and social challenges.
The Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly expressed its appreciation to the Government of Ghana and the President for the continued support provided through the Disability Common Fund, and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that government interventions are effectively implemented at the local level for the benefit of the people.