The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has opened two new offices in Asamankese and Akwatia as part of its decentralisation programme to make services more accessible to the public.
The initiative also aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda, which prioritises leadership rooted in service.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, DVLA Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey said the facilities reflect the Authority’s commitment to bringing services closer to communities. He noted that, under the President’s directive, the DVLA has prioritised reforms to improve service delivery and strengthen road safety.
Mr. Kotey credited the successful rollout to collaboration with traditional leaders and private partners under the Public-Private Partnership framework.
He explained that the new offices will ease the burden on residents, who previously had to travel long distances for services such as vehicle registration, driver’s licence issuance, renewal, and ownership transfers.
As part of its broader modernisation agenda, the DVLA also announced plans to introduce a new number plate system in January 2026 to improve vehicle traceability and boost road security nationwide.
The Authority further pledged to ensure that only qualified drivers and duly registered vehicles are cleared for the roads.
Local leaders, including the District Chief Executive of Akwatia, welcomed the commissioning, describing it as a timely intervention that will deliver essential services to residents’ doorsteps.
The DVLA said the two new offices will also run outreach programmes to extend services to surrounding communities, further enhancing service delivery and road safety.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
