The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has commissioned a new office in Bole which also doubles as the Savannah Regional Office.
The new office is expected to bring much-needed relief to drivers and motor riders who previously had to endure long journeys to Tamale or Wa to access basic DVLA services.
At the commissioning ceremony of the new regional office, Chief Executive Officer of DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, cautioned the public against patronising unapproved agents and warned against engaging in fraudulent registration activities, which have been a challenge in the past.
“Let me state that, you don’t have to deal with a third party to access our services. Just walk in, pay our approved rates and you will be served better,” he said.
He warned that illegal charges in the operations of the authority by staff will not be tolerated.
“Let me caution the public that engaging with middlemen or paying unofficial fees is illegal and I will not hesitate to deal with any staff who engages in such illegality,” Mr Kotey warned.
Member of Parliament for Bole and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yussif Sulemana, urged staff to uphold professionalism at all times.
He warned that any acts of misconduct would not be tolerated, emphasising that he would support the DVLA leadership in taking disciplinary action where necessary.
“I want to be very clear. Anyone who misbehaves at this office, especially the natives who’ve been given the opportunity to work here, should know that I will not hesitate to support the CEO and the institution’s rules to take action, including dismissal,” he stated.
The MP, also expressed deep appreciation to DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey and President John Dramani Mahama for helping bring development and job opportunities to Bole and the wider Savannah Region.
“I encourage all residents to take advantage of this office and acquire their documents here, so they avoid harassment from the police for not having proper documentation,” the MP added.
Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area, Bolewura Safo Kutugefeso has allocated a sixteen (16) acre plot of land to DVLA to build an ultramodern office.
