The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has officially unveiled six major initiatives aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery across the country.
The initiatives include a new number plate, a Skills Development Centre, an electronic library (E-Library), a Clone Detection System, instant printing of driver’s licences, and a Biometric International Vehicle and Driver’s Permit.
The new number plate, expected to be rolled out officially next year, features Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies designed to enhance security, facilitate real-time tracking and prevent fraud.
The initiatives were unveiled at the commissioning of the newly constructed Weija office in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The facility is expected to improve access to the Authority’s services, ease congestion and enhance operational efficiency.
The commissioning was jointly performed by the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe; the DVLA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Julius Neequaye Kotey; his two deputies, Iddisah Yeboah Seidu, Foster Kwesi Asante, Esq., and the Board Chairman, George Spencer Quaye.
The new facility replaces an old office previously shared with other businesses, providing staff with a modern working environment and clients with a more comfortable space to access services.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Kotey said the Weija-Gbawe office had grown into one of the busiest stations in the Authority’s network, serving thousands of clients from Weija, Kasoa and surrounding communities.
He disclosed that the office had attained Category A status, with more than 40 permanent employees supported by national service personnel and contract staff.
He explained that increasing demand for the Authority’s services had put considerable pressure on the previous facility, with inadequate space and congestion affecting operations and service delivery.
Mr Kotey said the new facility was part of broader efforts to strengthen public institutions, restore public confidence and improve service delivery.
“From that humble beginning, the office has grown steadily into one of the busiest stations within the Authority’s network. Today, the Weija-Gbawe office has evolved into a Category A station with a workforce of over 40 permanent staff, supported by national service personnel and contract staff, serving thousands of clients across Weija, Kasoa and surrounding communities,” he said.
He added that the new facility would address the challenges associated with the previous office and provide a more conducive environment for staff and clients.
The commissioning forms part of the DVLA’s broader decentralisation agenda to bring driver and vehicle licensing services closer to residents of Weija-Gbawe, Kasoa and neighbouring communities.
Uphold Professionalism
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, urged staff of the Authority to uphold professionalism, integrity and courtesy in their dealings with the public.
He said DVLA personnel represented both the Ministry of Transport and the Authority and must, therefore, treat clients with dignity and respect.
Describing the facility as a testament to the government’s decentralisation and inclusive service delivery agenda, Mr Nikpe charged the staff to make customer satisfaction a priority.
“This facility stands as a testament to the goals of decentralisation and inclusive service delivery to the Ghanaian people. To the staff of the new office, I say to you, you represent the Ministry and the Authority in the eyes of every client who walks through these doors.
“Serve them with courtesy, serve them with integrity, serve them with professionalism, and treat every client with the dignity they deserve,” he said.
