The Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has officially inaugurated the Board of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), highlighting their crucial role in ensuring that vehicles that ply the roads are roadworthy while drivers are properly qualified.

Mr. Nikpe recounted the evolution of the Authority from its beginnings as a department within the Ghana Police Service to its establishment as a modern regulatory body under Act 569 of 1999. He challenged the new Board to position the Authority to keep pace with advancements in transport technologies, such as electric and autonomous vehicles.

“As a Board, your core responsibility is to ensure the effective implementation of the Authority’s mandate,” he stated. “I urge you to collaborate closely with Management to ensure that DVLA’s operations not only reflect current developments but also set new benchmarks in driver licensing, vehicle registration and road safety compliance.”

He also urged the Board to support the implementation of initiatives in line with Government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. He noted that the Authority had already launched 24-hour operations at its Adenta office and expressed hope that other offices would follow suit to enhance service accessibility and service delivery.

Cautioning against overreach, the Minister reminded the Board to respect the Authority’s governance structure, which requires the Board to report to the Ministry and refrain from assuming management roles.

The newly inaugurated DVLA Board is consisted of George Spencer Quaye – Chairman and Eric Tetteh-Addison, Abraham Amaliba (Esq.), Mary Affanyi, Colonel Faustina Dennison, Robinson Kwasi Martey and Kwassem M. Odaymat as Members of the Board

Other members include Godfred Adogma Abilbire, Abiba Zakariah, Ali Wahab, Theresa Potakey, Julius Neequaye Kotey and Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni.