Sunyani: Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), announced the expansion of the authority's reach with the opening of 29 new offices in the past 18 months, bringing the total to 62 offices nationwide. This expansion aims to make service delivery more accessible to Ghanaians.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Kotey emphasized that 17 of the newly established offices were created through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements. Speaking at the opening session of the 2026 mid-year review conference of the DVLA, themed 'Transforming DVLA for a digitally driven and efficient 24-hour service culture', he highlighted the strategic positioning of these offices to curb the influence of 'middlemen' in the process of acquiring drivers' licenses.
Furthermore, the DVLA has initiated groundbreaking ceremonies for the construction of new office buildings in Bole, Bechem, and Dormaa-Ahenkro, aiming to further extend its reach in the Savannah, Ahafo, and Bono Regions. An additional office building is also being developed in Tema to cater to the increasing number of clients.
Mr Kotey announced plans for opening more offices in Asankragua, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Twifo Praso, Tema Community One, Kwashieman, and Wenchi, reflecting the authority's commitment to enhancing accessibility and service delivery. The DVLA's audited 2025 financial records indicated a substantial improvement, with the surplus rising from GHS5 million to GHS25 million, underscoring the authority's strengthened financial position.
Mr George Spencer Quaye, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the DVLA, emphasized the importance of financial prudence, efficient revenue collection, and cost control. He stressed that the DVLA must balance revenue generation with its core regulatory responsibilities, ensuring that safety standards are upheld without compromise.
Mr Quaye further noted that while financial sustainability is crucial, it should not overshadow the authority's mandate to improve road safety. He highlighted the importance of assessing reforms based on public value rather than immediate financial returns, stating that financial sustainability should support the DVLA's mission to enhance road safety.