The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin North, Sylvester Amakye‑Nyakoh, has cautioned beneficiaries of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) support programme against selling the items provided to them.
The DCE gave this advice during a ceremony in Assin Akropong‑Odumase, where the District Assembly presented livelihood support items to 58 beneficiaries and less‑privileged students across the district.
Mr. Amakye‑Nyakoh emphasised that the intervention is intended to enhance self‑reliance, dignity and inclusion for PWDs, creating opportunities for economic independence and better living conditions.
He stated that the items provided included cash grants, ice chests and deep freezers, cocoa spraying machines, hairdryers, fufu‑pounding machines and many more.
He further emphasised that this initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable groups and to promote inclusive development.
He advised beneficiaries to use the items for their intended purposes and not for other uses.
“The fridge is for selling water, not for resale. cocoa spraying machine is meant for spraying cocoa, don’t sell it and later claim you are in need,” he advised.
“Use what has been given to you for the right purpose. This way, when you need help again, we can support you,” he added.
He concluded that those who did not receive assistance this time will have another opportunity in the future.
Source: Bertina Ofosu
