The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is partnering with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to secure employment for 272 graduates with disabilities, a move aimed at widening job prospects for persons with disabilities across the country.
The initiative dovetails with the government’s recently announced five‑per‑cent employment quota for persons with disabilities in both public and private institutions, a policy that seeks to embed inclusive hiring practices nationwide.
Policy Advisor to the Vice President, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, announced the collaboration on behalf of the Vice President during the Day of Help for Persons with Disabilities in the Eastern Region. He said the partnership was designed to turn policy into tangible opportunities for disabled graduates.
“The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is working with the Ghana Education Service to formulate the employment of 272 graduates who with disabilities. These measures are important, but their real value will depend on how they are implemented, as a policy is only as good as the difference it makes in people’s lives,” he added.
Dr Ampofo warned that the success of the measures hinges on effective implementation, stressing that policies must translate into meaningful improvements in beneficiaries’ lives. He urged the government to ensure that the created opportunities lead to actual jobs, sustainable careers and livelihoods for persons with disabilities.
As the programme rolls out, stakeholders will monitor how the 272 graduates are integrated into the workforce and whether the initiative meets the broader goal of inclusive employment for all Ghanaians.
