The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has engaged with a group of unemployed persons living with disabilities who visited the Ministry to demand employment opportunities. The group led by Mr. Gilbert Agyare presented concerns to the Minister.

Their visit follows an earlier engagement with the Ministry in February 2026, where the group first met the Minister to discuss employment concerns and pathways for inclusion.

The Hon. Minister then assured them of government’s commitment to addressing their concerns through coordinated actions involving key stakeholders.

Building on that earlier engagement, the Minister during this latest meeting reiterated that the process of addressing unemployment among persons with disabilities requires a coordinated and data -driven approach.

She assured the group that their concerns remain a priority, stating that the Ministry is committed to listening and responding appropriately.

Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey explained that the Ministry has initiated the collection of comprehensive data on persons with disabilities to better understand their skills, qualifications, and specific needs. This approach she said is necessary to ensure proper job matching.

Additionally, the Minister noted that the data collection exercise, which initially focused on the group, has been expanded to include other disability groups nationwide to ensure fairness and inclusivity. She emphasized that employment placement must be in phases and coordinated across sectors.

While acknowledging the frustrations expressed by the group, the Minister also noted that engagements had not been ceased, suggesting that ongoing processes were still underway to address their concerns.

By Blessed EDUAMOAH DADZIE