The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has officially launched the 98th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grant payments, reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s most vulnerable citizens.
Speaking at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra on October 9, 2025, Dr. Lartey described the LEAP Programme as a “powerful testament” to the government’s determination to reduce vulnerability and promote social inclusion across the nation.
She expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership and vision, which, she noted, have ensured adequate funding for the programme and the passage of the Social Protection Bill into law—a milestone that now guarantees the rights and welfare of the poor and vulnerable as a national priority.
Dr. Lartey announced that the 98th payment cycle began on October 8, 2025, reaching 350,580 beneficiary households and positively impacting over 1.5 million individuals nationwide. Payment rates for beneficiaries are structured according to household size, ranging from GH₵320 to GH₵530.
The Minister further emphasized that the programme’s focus extends beyond cash support, highlighting new initiatives in human capital development and productive inclusion to empower beneficiaries through training, entrepreneurship, and self-employment opportunities.
To protect the value of the grants, the Ministry has implemented an indexation policy to adjust LEAP payments in line with inflation. Additionally, efforts are underway to expand coverage to 400,000 households by the end of 2025, consistent with President Mahama’s vision of a more inclusive Ghana.
Dr. Lartey also revealed ongoing collaboration with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) to introduce multiple electronic cash-out options, including the Ghana Pay mobile money platform, aimed at promoting financial inclusion and improving access to LEAP funds.
She urged all beneficiaries to cooperate with the ongoing reassessment and data verification exercises to ensure transparency and fairness in beneficiary selection. Dr. Lartey also warned against any form of fraud or malpractice in the payment process, urging the public to report such cases through the Ministry’s official hotlines.
Concluding her address, Dr. Lartey reaffirmed that with the Social Protection Act in force and strong leadership at the helm, Ghana is steadily advancing toward a more equitable and resilient society where “no citizen is left behind.”
