President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama
During his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, President John Dramani Mahama promised to ensure that five percent of employment opportunities will be reserved for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).
He also announced that his government will pass the PWDs Amendment Bill and introduce a Legislative Instrument to strengthen the provisions of the PWDs Act, 715.
According to Mahama, his government intends to implement legislation that requires public and private employers to reserve five percent of their employment opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).
Additionally, Mahama stated that PWDs will have access to free tertiary education and equal opportunities to pursue their academic and professional ambitions.
He added that his government will also support the motion to ensure that this five percent employment reservation for PWDs is upheld.
“… Surrounding disability rights by passing the Persons with Disability Amendment Bill. Additionally, we will introduce a legislative instrument to strengthen further the provisions of the Persons with Disability Act, Act 715 of 2006. We reiterate our commitment to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to free tertiary education and equal opportunities to pursue their academic and professional ambitions.
“Mr. Speaker, the government intends to ensure the implementation of legislation that enjoys public and private employers to reserve 5% of their employment for persons with disabilities. I am aware that a private member was shepherding this bill. The government is going to support that motion in order that 5% of all employment is reserved for persons with disability.”
Background:
President Mahama’s address, which is in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, and which is expected to outline his ambitious “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aims at tackling economic challenges, creating jobs, and restoring stability.
In his address, the president is expected to touch on key areas of his government’s policy objectives.
He is also expected to provide updates on the state of Ghana’s economy, including the ongoing IMF bailout program, security, and the cost of living, among other issues.
Additionally, he will update Ghanaians on deliverables for the year ahead, as well as the achievements of his government so far and the challenges that lie ahead.
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