The Chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disabilities, Yaw Ofori Debra, wants the government to support entrepreneurs who are disabled.

He is worried about the government's disregard about disability issues.

He also reiterated the need for corporate entities to stop discriminating against PWDs, but rather support them with decent jobs.

Speaking at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Ghana Stammering Association in Accra, he said PWDs should be given opportunities to strive

This, he said, reflected in the public and governmental attitudes which he lamented “to exclude and marginalise people with disabilities”.

"We need not be shy but we have to continue with our push for equal opportunities. We need jobs and corporate entities and the government must stop discriminating against us”, he said

Mr Debra said disabled entrepreneurs in Ghana struggled to access capital and resources, often facing prejudice within the business community.

He called for changes within the banking system to make financial assistance more accessible to the vulnerable society, citing experiences where banks refused to offer loans due to bias against people with disabilities.

Mr Debra also highlighted the hard work of people with disability, as he made reference to a new natural fruit beverage venture that the association had developed, saying the venture could employ thousands of people with disabilities.

He consequently urged the Ministry of Trade and Industry to support the business, emphasising that disabled entrepreneurs deserved the same opportunities as others in the business sector.