Mohammed Awal in a pose with the beneficiaries
The Ministry of Business Development has presented about GH¢ 31,000 to 30 women living with disability.
About 50 percent of the amount is a grant and the rest to be paid in six months without interest.
The presentation done on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the forecourt of the Ministry in Accra, forms part of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s support for Ghanaian Women with disability.
It is to help the women expand their businesses and as well employ others.
The women are from across areas such as IT, trade and commerce, fashion and food and beverages.
Speaking at the ceremony to present the money, Minister of Business Development, Mohammed Awal, said President Akufo-Addo believed Ghana cannot develop without bringing everyone, including disabled persons, onboard.
Two months ago, similar support was rendered to women.
Mr. Awal encouraged the beneficiaries to not only focus on expanding their businesses but at least employ one person.
He stated emphatically that the intervention is to support women’s growth.
According to him, there were plans to support about 1,000 women by the end of 2020.
He stated that additionally, there were plans to support some 500 disabled men across the country.
BY Melvin Tarlue