Persons with disability receive support in Tempane District

Physically challenged persons within the Tempane District of the Upper East Region have received support from government’s social intervention project.

Thirty-three of the beneficiaries received ruminants while 18 others had tricycle, weaver loom, sewing machines and fridges.

Some students with disability also received cash cheques.

The support, which was sponsored with funds from the District Assembly Common Fund is to empower marginalised persons in society.

The Member of Parliament for Tempane Constituency, Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu advises the beneficiaries not to use the items for purposes it was not meant for.

She assures them of the assembly's effort of providing more support to the less privileged in society.

The District Chief Executive of Tempane District, Paul Azumah Abugre said the kind of support given to the beneficiaries was based on their request to the assembly.

He urges the beneficiaries to put into good use, the support they have received to improve their living conditions and the welfare of their families.

He however warned beneficiaries not to sell out the items they have received.

One of the beneficiaries, Justice Ayeevo, 56-year-old visually impaired from the Kpikpira community described the support as a “lifetime dream come true.”

According to her, it will help her generate income to support their families and undertake other social projects to make life meaningful.

The beneficiaries commended government for the support and promised to put them to good use.