Shai Osudoku District Assembly disburses funds to PLWD

Dodowa (G/A), July 21, GNA – The Shai Osukodu
District Assembly (SODA), in the Greater Accra Region has disbursed an amount
of GH¢128,626 to 219 Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the district.

The beneficiaries form part of the first batch
of PLWDs, who applied to the Assembly for support and were given amounts
ranging from GH¢500 to GH¢1,500.

Mr Daniel Akuffo, the District Chief Executive
for SODA in an interview with the Ghana News Agency said, this was the first
time the Assembly had supported the PLWD, and that, it would continue assisting
them to improve their standard of living.

He said the Assembly was putting some measures
in place to purchase specific items for individual PLWDs as stated in their
applications, to curb the incidence of monies not being used for the intended
purpose.

“I want to sound a word of caution here, do
not sell the wheelchairs and the items, which are meant to enhance your
lifestyles,” and advised parents and caregivers to take good care of persons
with disabilities.

He urged those who are yet to benefit from the
fund to exercise restraint since their applications are still being screened
and that at the appropriate time they would receive their share. 

Madam Augustina Nartey, the Director of Social
Welfare said SODA would embark on a monitoring exercise to ensure that the
funds and items were being used for the stated purposes and urged the
beneficiaries to invest the money in viable ventures.

Mr Raymond Buame, the Chief Executive Officer,
Vision for Empowerment and Relief Services for the Needy, took the
beneficiaries through the risks and benefits of venturing into micro
enterprises. 

Miss Rebecca Amponsah, a visually impaired
graduate of the University of Ghana, currently who is doing her national
service in the district received a laptop for her hard work.

GNA

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