ADPA, Okere MP launch livestock project to train 50 persons with disabilities in life-changing livelihood programme
In a landmark step towards inclusive development, the African Disability Policy Advocates (ADPA) and the Okere District Assembly on 12th September 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Adukrom-Akuapem to launch a livestock empowerment programme that will train 50 persons with disabilities in the district.
The initiative, hailed as a first of its kind in the area, seeks to provide sustainable livelihoods, food security, and long-term empowerment for vulnerable groups while promoting inclusive local governance.
Speaking at the brief but symbolic ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Okere Constituency, Hon. Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, expressed his excitement at the partnership and pledged his support.
“This programme is a true investment in human dignity. I am hopeful that after two years, it will be scaled up and institutionalised as a permanent district initiative,” he remarked.
The MoU, signed by ADPA’s Hon. Jeff Tetteh Kavianu, Director of International Diplomacy and Policy, Hon. Daniel Nana Addo Kenneth and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Eric William Ayitey, sets out a framework for disability-inclusive governance and climate-resilient livelihoods.
Under the agreement, ADPA will provide technical assistance, training, and resources, while the Assembly commits to integrating disability rights into district policies, budgets, and programmes. A Disability Desk will also be established within the Assembly to champion advocacy and service delivery.
President of the local Disability Association and the District Disability Desk Officer praised ADPA’s vision, describing the programme as “a timely lifeline for persons with disabilities who too often remain excluded from mainstream development opportunities.”
Traditional leaders, social workers, and district executives were present at the event and expressed gratitude to ADPA for choosing Okere as a model district.
The initiative falls under ADPA’s broader Disability-Inclusive Livelihoods, Food Security, and Climate Resilience Programme, aimed at ensuring persons with disabilities are not left behind in agriculture, green jobs, and climate action.
As the ink dries on the partnership, the people of Okere look forward to a future where disability inclusion is not just a promise, but a permanent pillar of community development.
