Hot SourceThe Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has commenced disbursement of cash grants under the 98th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, bringing renewed hope to over 1.5 million vulnerable Ghanaians across the country.
Speaking at a press briefing , the Minister For Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP), highlighted the significance of the disbursement, which will benefit 350,580 households across all 16 regions of Ghana.
“This cycle is more than a routine disbursement,” the Minister emphasized.
“It is a lifeline for over 1.5 million individuals older persons, persons with severe disabilities and extremely poor households with orphans and vulnerable children. With every cedi transferred, we are protecting dignity and building resilience”, she added .
The disbursement, which began on October 8, 2025, is valued at an estimated GH₵135 million and is structured as households with one eligible member receive GH₵320.00, households with two eligible members receive GH₵380.00,households with three eligible members receive GH₵440.00 and households with four or more eligible members to receive GH₵530.00
This structured approach, according to Dr Lartey, ensures that the most vulnerable receive appropriate support tailored to their household size.
“By scaling the grant amounts based on the number of eligible members in each household, we are responding to real needs. This is not just welfare , it is justice and equity in action,” she stated.
The Minister also noted that this payment cycle reflects the government’s broader agenda to entrench social protection as a pillar of national development, following the passage of the Social Protection Act under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
She added that measures have been put in place to ensure value retention of the grants amidst rising inflation.
“We’ve already implemented indexation of the grant values against inflation starting from the 96th cycle and this 98th cycle continues that commitment,” she said.
Additionally, the Ministry is working closely with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) to enable beneficiaries to access their funds through multiple payment channels, including GhanaPay mobile money to deepen financial inclusion and improve access.
Dr Lartey, revealed plans to expand the programme to reach 400,000 households by the end of 2025, as part of efforts to cushion more Ghanaians in vulnerable situations.
“To our beneficiaries, I urge your full participation in the ongoing reassessment and verification exercises. Your cooperation ensures that no one deserving is left out and that we continue to build a fairer, stronger Ghana together”, she said .
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