The Wa Municipal Assembly in the Upper West Region has on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, disbursed a total of GH¢179,350.00 in support of 49 persons with disabilities (PWDs) under its Disability Fund initiative to promote economic empowerment, education, healthcare, and improved living conditions.
The support package included business equipment, educational assistance, laptops, medical support, financial aid, and housing assistance aimed at enhancing the beneficiaries’ independence and overall well-being.
Out of the total beneficiaries, 33 persons received GH¢115,350 to establish or expand income-generating activities through the provision of business equipment and financial support.
The Assembly also provided GH¢27,000 in educational support to five beneficiaries, enabling them to continue their studies. The package included tuition assistance and laptops to facilitate learning.
In the health sector, seven persons benefited from GH¢20,000 to cover medical expenses and improve access to healthcare services.
Additionally, three beneficiaries received GH¢7,000 as support for household food needs, while one person was granted GH¢10,000 to assist with a construction project.
Alhaji Issah Nurah Danwana, the Municipal Chief Executive together with other Staff of the assembly and some assembly members, made the presentations to the beneficiaries.
The MCE said the government had increased the share of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocated to persons with disabilities from three per cent (3%) to five per cent (5%) under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to enhance support for the welfare and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Alhaji Danwana said the government had also introduced greater transparency in the disbursement of the fund to ensure that the resources reached the intended beneficiaries and are used to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.
He explained that the assemblies are now receiving 80 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund, compared to lower allocations in the past when portions of the fund were retained at the DACF Secretariat.
According to him, the increased releases, coupled with the higher allocation for persons with disabilities, would enable the Assembly to provide more support to beneficiaries.
He urged the beneficiaries to use the equipment and financial assistance for their intended purposes by investing in their businesses, education and healthcare to improve their living standards and achieve sustainable livelihoods.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Assembly and government for the timely intervention, describing the support as a significant boost that would help improve their livelihoods, strengthen their businesses, and address pressing educational and health needs.
By Ibrahim Abubakari Wangara
