The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, has performed the sod-cutting ceremony for DVLA’s new Savannah Regional Office in Bole. He said the project reaffirms DVLA’s commitment to decentralize services and bring them closer to citizens.
Addressing dignitaries at the event, Mr. Kotey described Bole as the heart of the Gonja Kingdom and one of northern Ghana’s oldest commercial hubs.
He added that Bole’s strategic position as a gateway between northern and southern Ghana, coupled with a rising number of drivers, transport operators and vehicle owners, makes the district a priority for DVLA expansion.
“It is that growth we are here to respond to today,” he stated, noting that the new office is a direct response to increasing demand for licensing and vehicle services in the area.
Mr. Kotey recalled that DVLA set up a temporary office in a rented building in Bole to provide urgent services while plans for a permanent structure were underway.
He said the interim office achieved its goal of improving access, but was always a stop-gap measure.
“A district of this history and this growth deserves DVLA’s permanent presence, not a temporary one,” he emphasized.
He confirmed the new facility will be a modern, purpose-built office.
According to the CEO, the Regional Office in Bole will offer a full suite of DVLA services,driver licensing, vehicle registration, roadworthiness testing and other related services for Bole and its neighboring communities and the Savannah Region at large.
Mr. Kotey said the project is part of DVLA’s nationwide infrastructure drive under the President’s Reset Agenda.
He explained that the agenda seeks to rebuild public institutions, restore trust in government and ensure essential services reach every Ghanaian.
Speaking directly to residents, he assured them of DVLA’s long-term presence.
“To the people of Bole, this permanent facility is our answer to you: DVLA is here to stay,” he declared.
He however cautioned that the sod-cutting marks only the start. The real test, he said, is delivering the project on time, within budget and to standard.
“We will be monitoring construction progress closely and I expect our partners to hold to the timelines we have committed to,” he stressed.
Mr. Kotey thanked the Honourable Minister for backing the project, and acknowledged the Bolewura, chiefs and people of Bole Traditional Area for their support and hospitality.
He also commended DVLA’s contractors and staff for their work in making the ceremony a success.
He pledged DVLA’s continued collaboration with the Bole District Assembly.
Source:nkilgifm.com
