The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has opened a new ultra-modern office in the Adenta Municipality, marking a major step forward in enhancing service delivery and accessibility for the motoring public.
The facility, commissioned this week, is the first DVLA office to operate 24 hours a day, aligning with the government’s broader agenda of establishing a 24-hour economy. The Adenta branch is expected to offer round-the-clock services including driver licensing and vehicle registration.
Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Executive of the DVLA, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the new office will serve as a benchmark for other public service institutions. “The Adenta office will provide all DVLA-related services, operating around the clock to meet the diverse needs of motorists,” he noted.
The ceremony was attended by top government officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampo Addo, who represented former President John Dramani Mahama. She reiterated the NDC government’s commitment to improving public services and advancing the 24-hour economy initiative.
“This inauguration is not just a ceremony,” she stated. “It forms part of a broader national strategy for accountability and infrastructure revitalization.”
Transport Minister Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe praised President Mahama for initiating the project, revealing that the foundation for the complex was laid in 2015 and construction completed in 2018. However, parts of the facility remained unused until recent efforts repurposed it for full-scale operations.
“Some sections of this facility were idle,” he said. “Following a working visit in February with the DVLA CEO and directors, we engaged the current MD of the National Investment Bank. With swift approval from His Excellency, we activated the vision President Mahama began in 2015. Today, we see that vision realized.”
The new Adenta centre is designed to significantly reduce waiting times, with officials indicating that vehicle registration and processing will take no more than two hours. It is also equipped with infrastructure to support Ghana’s transition to clean energy, including servicing for electric buses.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
