Kwasi Agyemang Busia – DVLA Boss
As part of efforts to decentralize the process of acquiring drivers’ licences, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has established a satellite office at Tarkwa in the Western Region to bring its services to the doorsteps of people.
The commencement of DVLA’s operations in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality would save drivers and other transport operators the cost of travelling to the regional capital, Sekondi-Takoradi to acquire their licences.
At a brief ceremony to officially register the first vehicle in the municipality, the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Licensing Manager Kwasi Bona Otuo-Srebuor, noted that his outfit would deliver fast, reliable and convenient services to drivers who would patronize their service.
He further entreated customers to transact business with only accredited staff of DVLA with identity tags, adding that the ‘Goro’ boys might swindle unsuspecting drivers.
Gilbert Ken Asmah, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tarkwa Nsuaem, observed that the opening of additional DVLA offices in the various districts was laudable.
He observed that the Tarkwa office of the DVLA would also serve about 14 metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Assemblies in the Western Region considering the location of Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.
He urged vehicle owners and drivers operating in the area to give their support to DVAL officials in Tarkwa to carry out their duties.
Supt Victoria Yamoah, Tarkwa Divisional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, MTTD of Ghana Police, on her part, mentioned that her outfit would work in collaboration with the DVLA for smooth registration of vehicles, adding “We shall clamp down on all unregistered vehicles.”
“We have brought vehicle registration to your doorsteps. The process has been made simple and convenient,” she disclosed.
Axim DVLA Office
In a related development, DVLA has the sod for the construction of DVLA Offices and Private Vehicle Testing Center at Axim in the Nzema East Municipality in the region.
Upon completion, officials of DVLA would carry out vehicle inspection, issue road worthy certificates and driver licences to applicants in the municipality and other adjoining districts.
The Chief Executive Officer of DVLA Kwasi Agyeman Busia revealed that government was making efforts to ensure drivers get easy access to the services of DVLA through the opening of additional offices in the country.
He disclosed that Ghana can only boast of 28 offices nationwide which has paved way for ‘Goro Boys’ to operate.
The MP for the area, who doubles as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Arts, Catherine Afeku, said the project will ease pressure on both Tarkwa and Takoradi and will also provide jobs for the people.
The Municipality Chief Executive (MCE) for Nzema East Municipality, Frank Okpenyen, thanked drivers and other vehicle owners in the area for collaborating with the assembly to execute the project, which would be completed within eight months.
On his part, the Omanhene of Lower Axim Traditional Area, Awulae Attibrukusu III, appealed to officials of the DVLA and contractor, who is working on the project to employ more people from the municipality.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi