The Atebubu/Amantin chapter of the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSFD) in the Bono East Region has called for a flexible and remote work options for the People with Disabilities (PwDs) to contribute to the government touted 24-hour economy.

Sulemana Shiabu, the Chairman of the chapter said the society had 474 registered members and were prepared to contribute to the success of the government flagship economic policy.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the side-lines of a meeting of the chapter held at Atebubu, Shaibu said: “We are pleased with the government’s commitment to implement the 24-hour economy in line with its governance system”.

He said: “In fact we also need job opportunities that fit our abilities so that together we can all push for the successful implementation of the policy so as to create a better society for all of us”.

Shaibu said flexible job options that could accommodate the PwDs would greatly tackle the growing unemployment rate within the PwDs community.

He said: “extended hours within the policy can provide opportunities for us to access services, employment and social services to better our lots”.

Shaibu said: “With more flexible and accessible services in the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, the PwDs can also enjoy greater independence and autonomy”.