This disbursement, covering the period from September to November 2025, was organized into two groups:

13 beneficiaries received GHC38, 946 for the months of September and October and 37 beneficiaries were supported with GHC88, 500 for November.

In addition to this, specific educational support was provided as follows:

Five beneficiaries received GHC13, 901 for educational assistance, eight beneficiaries from the first group received a total of GHC25,045.

Three individuals from the second group were supported with GHC7, 000 for education.

Also 16 beneficiaries received GHC41, 500 for medical care and 18 caregivers received GHC40, 000

Mr. Albert Xenyo, the District Officer of the Department of Social Welfare, emphasized that this support aims to enhance the wellbeing of differently abled individuals by alleviating household and medical burdens.

He stated, “The aim of today’s session is to empower our people through the PWD Fund so they can cater to their needs at home and within their families. For the first time, we have identified caregivers of children with multiple disabilities and provided them with separate support.”

He also mentioned that the Assembly’s disability support program would continue throughout the year, with further allocations planned under the empowerment component of the Disability Fund.

Mr. Emmanuel Laryea Tetteh, the District Coordinating Director, reiterated the Assembly’s legal obligation to support differently abled persons, highlighting the importance of the three support categories—education, medical, and caregiver assistance—in improving livelihoods. “We are required by law to support the differently abled. Today, we are assisting those in school with fees, handling medical bills, and supporting caregivers. Following this segment, we will provide empowerment support for those engaged in enterprises, based on a proper assessment of their real needs,” he explained.

He stressed that all beneficiaries undergo verification to ensure they receive appropriate items and funding based on their circumstances.

Mr. Ernest Adika, Chairman of the Disability Fund Management Committee, expressed satisfaction with the expanded reach of this year’s support. “We have many disabled persons across North Tongu, yet only a few used to benefit repeatedly. Together with the committee, we resolved to go deeper and ensure fairness by selecting applicants with urgent needs who had not received support before,” he noted.

Mr. Adika urged beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly, emphasizing that strict follow-ups would be conducted to prevent misuse. “Some have previously sold items given to them, but this time we will monitor closely. The funds and items must be used for the exact purposes granted,” he cautioned.