Sam George empowers 127 constituents with donations worth GHc1.3m 

Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, has provided nearly GH¢1.3 million in business support to 127 constituents across multiple sectors.

The MP, who is also Communications Minister, continued his commitment to empowering constituents through his annual business support initiative.

Since 2018, Sam George, who also serves as Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has run programs designed to give his constituents sustainable sources of income.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, he extended another helping hand to 127 constituents, providing support valued at nearly GH¢1.3 million. Beneficiaries received 34 chest freezers, 18 motorbikes, nine industrial sewing machines, two knitting machines, two hair dryers, and cash assistance tailored to their businesses.

Speaking to the media after the handing over, Sam George emphasised the importance of empowerment over mere handouts.

“We support people to start their own businesses because, as they say, it’s better to teach people how to fish than to always give them fish. So as we set them up in business or give them the things they need to grow their own businesses, it allows them to become self-sustaining, and we’ve done this over the years.

“We’ve supported over 250 people, but this year we’re doing 127 beneficiaries across multiple business interests. This is my way of giving back to my people,” he said.

The support package covers a wide range of equipment, including deep freezers for coastal fish vendors, industrial sewing and knitting machines, hair dryers, and motorbikes for young entrepreneurs.

“A number of people got deep freezers. You know we’re a coastal town, a lot of people work with fish, frozen foods and all of that. Also, industrial sewing machines, a few people we’ve helped to learn a trade, and after they’ve gained the skills, you set them up so the skills they’ve learned are not useless.”

He continued: “So, industrial sewing machines, some need knitting machines. We’ve also given motorbikes; a number of the young men want motorbikes to do a few things.”

“And then there’s a whole range: from people selling charcoal, to mobile money operators, to food vendors, to people who want to open their own shops, to food-pounding machines for chop bar operators, to block-moulding machines, to equipment for welders, mechanics, heavy-duty mechanics. Someone is a driver — he needed a new set of heavy-duty tyres. So we’ve done all of those. And for the cash items, we ask them: ‘Let us know how much you need,’ and we give it to them.”

Sam George revealed that his office monitors beneficiaries to ensure productive use of resources. Some recipients have benefited in previous years and demonstrated responsible management of support.

“My office follows up to ensure accountability. Some of the people who are beneficiaries today have been previous beneficiaries. We’ve seen how well they managed their support, and so you grow their fund for them. It’s a continuous process we’re embarking on to ensure that people put their equipment and items to good use, as even the chiefs themselves attest,” he said.

As part of the festive season, the MP announced additional activities, including a meeting with nearly 2,000 branch executives, a party for the elderly, and the maiden Educational Awards to honour outstanding teachers.

“We also have an educational awards ceremony, the first time I’m holding educational awards, to honour the teachers. Teachers have been sacrificing a lot in the constituency, and so I’m doing an award scheme for the best teachers, working with the District Education Office to put it together,” Sam George said.

He emphasised that his actions speak louder than political promises, noting the tangible impact of his leadership in the first year of the Mahama-led government.

“They say the sweetness of the pudding is in the eating. You’ve seen this. The people need no further assurance; it’s not about talking, it’s about doing. And I’ve done it, so the people know. I can’t keep saying “mɛyɛ, mɛyɛ.” My actions speak for me, and this is our first year in government. This is the first year our mother is in the kitchen, so they can tell. We’ll keep moving.”