Navrongo, Upper East Region –
The Kassen Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region can now boast of a new office space for its Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority DVLA services after years of operating under a container office.
This came to light when officials from the DVLA, including the MP for the area, commissioned a new office equipped with digital services.
The new office is expected to improve access to essential services such as driver’s licence acquisition and renewal, vehicle registration, roadworthiness certification, and other regulatory services aimed at enhancing road safety and ensuring compliance with Ghana’s road traffic laws.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, Hon. Simon Akibange Aworigo, described the inauguration of the office as a significant milestone for the municipality. He said the establishment of the DVLA office would save residents the inconvenience and cost of travelling long distances to access the Authority’s services.
According to the MP, the availability of DVLA services within the municipality will contribute significantly to improving road safety by ensuring that vehicles on the roads are roadworthy and that drivers possess valid licences.
“The fact that we now have a DVLA office in this district is very important. Services such as renewing driver’s licences, obtaining roadworthy certificates, and all other services relating to the safety and worthiness of our vehicles are crucial to improving road safety and protecting our people,” he said.
Hon. Aworigo urged residents of Navrongo Central and neighbouring communities to make full use of the facility by complying with vehicle licensing and roadworthiness requirements.
He noted that the government’s decision to expand DVLA services forms part of broader efforts to address the increasing number of road accidents across the country.
“The government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken note of the high rate of accidents and the loss of lives on our roads. This facility is part of measures to ensure that road safety becomes everyone’s responsibility. I encourage all residents to access these services and make good use of them,” the MP added.
CEO Introduces Digital Number Plate System
Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, also addressed the gathering and officially presented appointment letters to some newly recruited staff who will serve at the newly commissioned office.
He explained that the recruitment forms part of the Authority’s commitment to ensuring efficient service delivery and bringing DVLA services closer to citizens.
The CEO further used the occasion to educate the public on the Authority’s upcoming chip-embedded digital vehicle number plate system, describing it as a major technological advancement over the existing number plates currently in use.
According to Mr. Kotey, the new number plates, which are embedded with digital chips, will improve vehicle identification, strengthen security, support law enforcement agencies, and enhance the management of vehicle registration data.
He announced that the rollout of the chip-embedded number plate system is scheduled to commence in August 2026, urging motorists to cooperate with the Authority when implementation begins.
Promise Fulfilled
In an emotional moment during his address, Hon. Aworigo recalled a conversation he had with a DVLA staff member named Kamal during his campaign period before he was elected to Parliament.
According to the MP, Kamal had appealed to him to provide the Authority with a modern office should he be elected.
“A staff of the DVLA walked up to me. He later introduced himself as Kamal and had one request. He said, ‘Honourable, if the people of Navrongo elect you to represent them in Parliament, please help us get a befitting office.'”
Reflecting on that encounter, the MP expressed satisfaction that the request had now become a reality.
“Today, I am pleased to say that the office we had been looking for—the befitting structure where DVLA staff can work comfortably and efficiently to serve our people—is finally here.”
He commended the government, the leadership of the DVLA, and all stakeholders who contributed to the successful completion of the project, expressing optimism that the facility would improve public service delivery while promoting safer roads across the municipality and the Upper East Region.
The commissioning of the new DVLA office marks another step in the government’s decentralization agenda, aimed at bringing essential public services closer to citizens while improving efficiency, accessibility, and road safety across Ghana.
Source: MyBlueWavesonlin.com| Maurice Duncan| Bolgatanga
