By Adnan Adams Mohammed
In a major boost to the government’s decentralization and “Reset” agenda, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has officially commissioned three new state-of-the-art Ultra Service Centres in Bantama, Adum, and Buem.
Dubbed the “Trinity Commissioning,” the simultaneous rollout marks a significant milestone in bringing premium, efficient, and transparent licensing services to the doorsteps of Ghanaians.
The commissioning ceremonies, held across the Ashanti and Oti Regions this week, were attended by high-ranking government officials, traditional leaders, and transport stakeholders.
Bringing World-Class Services Closer
Speaking at the main event in Kumasi, the Chief Executive of the DVLA, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, emphasized that the new facilities are designed to eliminate the long-standing bottlenecks associated with vehicle registration and driver licensing.
”These Ultra Centres are a testament to our commitment to making public service delivery people-centered,” Mr. Kotey stated. “We are leveraging technology and private sector partnerships to ensure that every driver is properly certified and every vehicle is roadworthy, without the interference of unapproved middlemen.”
The new centres in Bantama and Adum (Ashanti Region) and Buem (Oti Region) are equipped with modern testing equipment and digital systems capable of processing applications with significantly reduced turnaround times.
Key Features of the Ultra Centres
The newly commissioned offices are part of a broader national strategy to modernize the Authority’s infrastructure. Key services now available at these locations include:
Expedited Driver’s Licence Renewal: Real-time processing for renewals and replacements.
Biometric Data Capture: State-of-the-art systems for secure and accurate record-keeping.
RFID-Embedded Number Plates: Support for the newly announced 2026 security-enhanced vehicle plates.
Premium Lounges: Comfortable environments designed to provide a “world-class” customer experience.
Government’s “Reset Agenda” in Focus
The Member of Parliament for Buem, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, who graced the commissioning of the Buem Ultra Centre, lauded the DVLA for its proactive approach. He noted that the facility in the Oti Region would serve as a hub for several surrounding districts, saving residents the cost and risk of traveling long distances to regional capitals.
”This is the ‘Reset’ in action,” Hon. Adams remarked. “By decentralizing these critical services, we are boosting the local economy and ensuring that our transport sector is governed by discipline and efficiency.”
Eliminating the “Goro Boys”
A recurring theme throughout the launches was the Authority’s crackdown on “goro boys” (middlemen). Mr. Kotey assured the public that the transparent, approved fee structures at these centres would leave no room for exploitation. He further encouraged drivers to utilize the DVLA’s digital portals for appointment booking to further streamline their visits.
The commissioning of these three offices brings the number of DVLA facilities inaugurated within the last year to over a dozen, signaling a rapid expansion of the Authority’s footprint across the country.
What’s Next?
The DVLA has announced plans to extend the 24-hour service model, currently being piloted in Adenta, to these new regional hubs if demand continues to grow.
