DVLA Takes Mobile Licensing Services to Flood-Hit Anloga, Keta; Serves Over 60 Clients

Keta (Volta Region) July 2026

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has successfully undertaken a three-day mobile service delivery exercise for the Anloga District and Keta Municipality, bringing essential driver licensing and vehicle registration services directly to residents.

The outreach formed part of the Authority’s commitment to improving public access to its services through decentralised service delivery, while reducing the time, cost and inconvenience associated with travelling to DVLA offices.

The exercise commenced at Abor on Wednesday, July 8, before continuing in Keta on July 9 and 10, 2026, attracting commercial drivers, private vehicle owners, motorcyclists and tricycle operators from the two districts and surrounding communities.

During the exercise, the DVLA provided a comprehensive range of services, including the issuance of new driver’s licences for Categories A, B, AB, E, AE, ABE and BE, renewal and replacement of expired or missing driver’s licences, issuance of International Driving Permits (IDPs), registration of motorcycles and tricycles, and other regulatory services aimed at ensuring motorists remain compliant with Ghana’s road transport laws.

Speaking to veritasnewsgh, the Volta Regional Director of the DVLA, Mr. Rowland Coffie Dorkenoo, said the Authority introduced the mobile service to make its operations more accessible to clients, particularly those whose movements had been disrupted by the recent flooding that affected several communities within the Keta and Anloga areas.

He noted that many residents often travel long distances to DVLA offices in Denu or Ho to access essential services, a situation that imposes additional financial and logistical burdens on motorists.

“Our clients remain our top priority. We are aware that many people have been affected by the recent floods, making it difficult for them to visit our offices. Bringing the mobile service to their doorstep is part of our commitment to ensuring no one is denied access to our services,” Mr. Dorkenoo said.

He explained that the Authority will continue exploring innovative ways of expanding access to its services while promoting compliance with road traffic regulations across the region.

Mr. Delali Harrison Komla, Senior Technician at the DVLA, described the mobile outreach as one of the Authority’s customer-centred initiatives designed to decentralise service delivery and improve convenience for motorists.

According to him, the initiative allows drivers and vehicle owners to receive the same quality of service available at permanent DVLA offices without travelling outside their districts, thereby saving both time and transportation costs.

Mr. Cephas Edem Sorkpah, the Finance Officer of the Authority, also advised motorists to take the renewal of their driver’s licences and motor insurance policies seriously, stressing that valid documentation is essential not only for legal compliance but also for protecting lives and property on the roads.

He encouraged vehicle owners to avoid waiting until their documents expire before seeking renewal, adding that regular compliance contributes to safer roads and more efficient transport regulation.

Many beneficiaries who spoke to Veritas News GH welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely, convenient and cost-effective.

Some commercial drivers indicated that the exercise had spared them the expense and inconvenience of travelling to Denu or Ho to access routine DVLA services, allowing them to remain at work while completing their transactions.

“This exercise has saved us both time and money. Instead of spending a whole day travelling to Denu or Ho, we received the same service here in Keta. We hope the DVLA will organise this outreach more frequently,” one taxi driver said.

According to Mr Dorkenoo, the three-day exercise served more than 60 clients, reflecting the increasing demand for decentralised public services and reinforcing the DVLA’s efforts to improve customer satisfaction by bringing essential services closer to the people.

The initiative is expected to enhance compliance with licensing regulations, improve road safety, and strengthen the Authority’s engagement with motorists across the Volta Region, particularly in communities that have limited access to DVLA service centres.