Ada: Mr. Ebenezer Ayiku Akuaku Anderson, Chairman of the Federation of Persons with Disabilities (FPWDs), Ada East, has expressed gratitude over the government's intention to ensure free tertiary education for PWDs. He described the initiative as timely and an opportunity to help them to excel academically.

According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Anderson shared his thoughts in an interview responding to the State of the Nation's Address (SONA) delivered by President John Dramani Mahama. During the SONA, the President reiterated his commitment to ensuring that individuals living with disabilities receive free tertiary education. Additionally, he showed support for a proposed Private Member's Bill aimed at mandating a minimum five per cent employment quota for PWDs in both public and private sector institutions across Ghana.

Mr. Anderson, who also serves as the assembly member for the Lomobiawer Electoral Area, highlighted the challenges faced by PWDs in accessing some universities, workplaces, and public edifices, which often leads to feelings of discrimination. He emphasized that reserving five per cent employment slots for PWDs aligns with the constitution of Ghana and urged the government to expedite the policy to alleviate the unemployment burden on families of PWDs.

Furthermore, Mr. Anderson appealed to the government to extend free education to basic and secondary levels for PWDs, similar to the proposed tertiary initiative. He explained that this would encourage PWDs and their parents to pursue education and improve their prospects. He also called on tertiary institutions to provide necessary logistics to create more disability-friendly environments for the PWD community.