More than 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Northern Region have received intensive training in entrepreneurship to help them unlock their business potential and strengthen their participation in Ghana’s economy.

The programme aimed at equipping the participants with knowledge in customer care, business management, financial literacy, digital skills and access to finance.

It also educated them on how to pitch business ideas to attract sponsorship and investment.

The training, which was organised by Innohub, a business accelerator and impact investment platform, and sponsored by MTN Ghana and Fidelity Bank Ghana, sought to prepare PWD-led enterprises to take advantage of economic opportunities.

Building Capacity

At the event, the Corporate Communications and Marketing Lead at Innohub, David Amoa, said PWDs represented a significant but often overlooked pool of entrepreneurial activity.

“Several of them are already running businesses, but many lack the skills to communicate effectively with customers or access finance. With this training, they have gained foundational knowledge that can transform their operations,” he said.

He stressed that empowering PWDs with managerial skills such as leadership, communication, and decision-making would help them grow sustainable businesses and reduce dependence on street begging.

Mr Amoa further urged financial institutions to deliberately design inclusive lending opportunities that consider the unique circumstances of PWD entrepreneurs.

Corporate support

The Manager in Charge of Enterprise Business at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Ackonor, said the initiative was in line with MTN’s Ambition 2025 Strategy, which prioritised digital inclusion, SME empowerment and community support.

“The goal is not only to train but also to ensure that PWDs have the resources, networks and support to sustain and scale their businesses,” she stated.

She explained that MTN’s business growth and enterprise solutions provided SMEs, including PWD-led enterprises, with tools to reach customers, manage payments and operate more efficiently.

Ms Ackonor encouraged PWDs to leverage MTN’s digital platforms to access partnerships and continuous innovations designed to support small businesses.