The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has received three prestigious awards at the 7^th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Lagos State, Nigeria.

The Authority was honored with the Best Use of Technology in Public Procurement, the Public Procurement Team of the Year (Bronze) and the Public Procurement Icon of the Year. The awards were received on behalf of the Authority by Amb. Prof. Robert Tay, Deputy Director for Procurement and Stores. These recognitions mark the Authority’s first awards for the year and affirm its commitment to innovation, transparency and efficiency in public procurement processes.

The awards reflect the Authority's strides in leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline procurement operations, promote accountability while enhancing service delivery. The Procurement Team’s collaborative spirit and professionalism, coupled with strong leadership, were also key drivers behind this achievement.

In his acceptance remarks, Amb. Prof. Robert Tay expressed gratitude to the organizers for the recognition. He dedicated the awards to the hardworking Procurement and Stores team and highlighted the Authority’s continuous efforts to uphold best practices in public sector procurement.

“I also acknowledge the unwavering support of the Chief Executive of DVLA, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, as well as the entire Management and Staff of the Authority, whose dedication and teamwork have made this possible. Together, we remain committed to raising the standards of procurement in Ghana’s public service,” he added.

The Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards celebrates outstanding contributions to procurement excellence across the continent, honouring individuals and organizations that are driving transformation in supply chain management. DVLA’s win reinforces its position as a leader in public procurement innovation and reflects the Authority’s broader commitment to delivering value-driven services to the motoring public