Omanghana
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says it expects to save Ghana approximately US$50 million annually after renegotiating a service agreement linked to roadworthiness certificates.
Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey announced the revised terms during the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Monday, October 12, 2026.
According to Kotey, a review of the authority’s financial records identified a contract that committed it to annual payments of US$51.8 million between 2023 and 2025, amounting to US$155.4 million over three years.
He said negotiations had reduced the cost of the agreement for the 2026–2028 period to a total of GH¢2 million, replacing the previous dollar-denominated arrangement with a cedi-based fee.
“Instead of paying $51.8 million annually… we are now paying 2 million Ghana cedis for the three years,” he said.
The projected savings form part of wider efforts to reduce expenditure and improve revenue management. Funds released through the restructuring are expected to support digital expansion, including vehicle tracking and new number plate systems.
Kotey also reported that the DVLA paid GH¢17.7 million into the Consolidated Fund and GH¢80.4 million into the Road Fund in 2025, bringing its combined contribution to GH¢98.1 million.
He described the Consolidated Fund payment as the authority’s first since it became semi-autonomous in 2016.
In a separate service update, the CEO announced the introduction of six Ghanaian languages on the computer-based driving test platform.
Applicants can now take the test in Twi, Ga, Ewe, Dagbani, Nzema or Hausa. The initiative is intended to reduce language barriers and enable applicants to demonstrate their understanding of road safety and traffic regulations.
Source: Omanghana
