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The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced the start of the 98th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. The program will benefit 350,580 households across Ghana, impacting over 1.5 million individuals.
The payment cycle, which began on October 8, 2025, demonstrates the government’s commitment to reducing poverty and vulnerability among the most disadvantaged groups in society. Under the new payment structure:
- Households with one eligible member will receive GH₵320.00
- Households with two eligible members will receive GH₵380.00
- Households with three eligible members will receive GH₵440.00
- Households with four or more eligible members will receive GH₵530.00
The Ministry has intensified efforts to build the human capital and productive capacity of LEAP beneficiaries, providing training and support for sustainable livelihoods. “We are training and supporting households to move from subsistence to investment for long-term resilience and well-being,” Dr. Lartey said. A cadre of Master Trainers has been trained to support regional and district structures in providing continuous technical guidance and beneficiary sensitisation nationwide.
To protect the value of LEAP cash grants against inflation, the Ministry has implemented an indexation mechanism, introduced in the 96th cycle. Additionally, the Ministry plans to increase the number of beneficiary households to 400,000 by the end of 2025, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of expanding the social safety net.
The Ministry is also collaborating with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) to roll out multiple cash-out options through the Ghana Pay mobile money system, giving beneficiaries greater flexibility in accessing funds while promoting financial inclusion.
Dr. Lartey urged all beneficiaries to actively participate in the ongoing LEAP reassessment and data verification exercises, emphasizing that cooperation is key to ensuring fairness and the inclusion of deserving households. She cautioned against any form of malpractice, including underpayment or fraud, and encouraged the public to report such incidents through designated phone numbers.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to make social protection a cornerstone of national development, highlighting the passage of the Social Protection Act as a significant milestone in building a stronger, more inclusive Ghana
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