Gov’t Commended For Increment In Disability Common Fund

The District Chief Executive of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly in the Eastern Region, Mercy Korang, has praised the President John Dramani Mahama-led government for prioritizing the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Her commendation follows the increment in the PWDs Common Fund allocated to all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies across the country.

Initially, the PWDs Common Fund allocation stood at 3%, but under the able leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, it has been increased to 5% to enable a larger number of beneficiaries to access support under the programme.

The initiative aims to empower PWDs economically, reduce poverty, enhance their social image, and encourage participation in the labour market.

Mrs. Korang made these remarks at Dwenase on Monday, December 17, 2025, when she disbursed items to over 100 physically challenged persons in the district.

The items included freezers, charcoal, a fufu machines, and spraying machines, among others.

The DCE explained that upon receipt of the funds, the Assembly consulted the beneficiaries on the items they preferred to acquire to improve their standard of living before the purchases were made.

She noted that this approach was in line with the President’s vision to discourage persons with disabilities from resorting to begging on the streets.

Mrs. Korang further advised the beneficiaries to take proper care of the items and reinvest the proceeds from their businesses to expand operations and create job opportunities for other unemployed colleagues.

She also cautioned them against selling the items provided by the government, warning that anyone found culpable would face wrath from the Assembly.

On their part, some beneficiaries expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for recognizing them in his governance and to the DCE, Mercy Korang, for distributing the transformational items to support their livelihoods.

They assured the government that they would not sell the items but would instead use them for their intended purpose.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnewsonline.com.