The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has set an ambitious target to increase its revenue by 60% by the 2026 Mid-Year Review, raising projected earnings from GHS 649 million in 2025 to GHS 1.038 billion.
Board Chairman George Spencer Quaye, addressing the closing session of the DVLA’s 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference, challenged staff to embrace bold reforms, innovation, and discipline to achieve the target.
“This is not business as usual. To succeed, DVLA must expand service points, strictly enforce compliance, and maximise the use of digital platforms, including the Vehicle Registration System (VRS) and new technologies being rolled out,” he said.
Mr. Quaye also delivered a stern warning against corrupt practices, stressing that fraud drains vital resources from national development. “Every cedi lost to fraud is a cedi stolen from the Republic.
The Board will protect integrity, reward transparency, and hold accountable, anyone who puts personal gain above national duty,” he declared.
On safety, he tasked regional managers to place roadworthiness at the centre of their operations, stating that many vehicles remain unchecked on Ghana’s roads.
He directed all regions to design bi-annual road safety strategies and strengthen partnerships with the Police MTTD to improve compliance.
Mr. Quaye further commended Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey for his leadership and urged him to fully operationalise the Research Advisory and Data Services framework.
This, he said, would transform DVLA into a hub of evidence-based insights to guide national transport policy.
Closing his address, the Board Chairman underscored DVLA’s broader mandate, saying, “this Authority is not just about licensing and regulation. It is a custodian of life, a guardian of order, and a driver of national development. Let us not just manage transport but let us redefine it.”
The 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference brought together the Deputy Minister for Transport, the Ashanti Regional Minister, DVLA Board Members, management, regional managers, and staff to assess progress and map strategies for the coming year.
