Julius Outlines Plans And Vision For DVLA

Julius Neequaye Kotey – a seasoned public policy and compliance expert, who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has stated his plans and vision to make the Vehicle Licensing Authority a unique outfit for car owners to have easy and more convenient experience under his tenure.

Speaking to The New Publisher in an exclusive interview, Mr. Julius said his expertise in social security, public administration, and driver licensing systems would be put to test for Ghanaians and the general public to benefit from it.

“I have had a lot of experience and expertise in past years about this specific job. I have worked as the Driver Inspector, Contract Staff as well as I did my national service in this same DVLA, my years of experience cannot be thrown into the dust, all of it, among others will guide and make my tenure a very great one for that matter. Ghanaians, and the general public will have the DVLA they have dreamt and wished for under my tenure. With God as my guide and my able hard working management, I will deliver” he noted.

Julius Neequaye Kotey holds multiple master’s degrees, including: MA in Leadership and Governance (GIMPA), MSc in Public Policy and Management (University of Cape Coast) and MA in Sociology of Peace and Security (University of Cape Coast). His leadership is expected to enhance efficiency and compliance within Ghana’s transport sector.

Known for his strong leadership, time management, and communication skills, Kotey’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to improve service delivery, compliance, and innovation at the DVLA.

Meanwhile, the Authority has announced that, the 2025 DV plate has been made available to all of its operational offices nationwide in an effort to guarantee vehicle registration and licensing throughout the nation with an integrated improved security element.

“We are excited to introduce the 2025 DV plate, which represents a significant improvement in vehicle registration and licensing in Ghana. The new plate demonstrates the Authority’s commitment to leverage on technology to enhance security and convenience for its customers” management stated in a press release last week.

Read full statement below:

DVLA RELEASES 2025 DV PLATE.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released 2025 DV plate to all its operational offices across the country. The DV plate is embedded with enhanced security features, as part of the Authority’s efforts to ensure vehicle registration and licensing in the country.

The enhanced security features, which are designed to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the authenticity of the plate, include holograms, watermarks, QR code among others.

“We are excited to introduce the 2025 DV plate, which represents a significant improvement in vehicle registration and licensing in Ghana. The new plate demonstrates the Authority’s commitment to leverage on technology to enhance security and convenience for its customers” says the Chief Executive, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey.

The 2025 DV plate will be available at all DVLA offices nationwide starting today, 30th January, 2025. Vehicle owners, automobile dealers, distributors, freight forwarders and agents can acquire the plate at any of our operational offices across the country.

The Authority is working with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to apprehend anybody who uses or engages in the trade of counterfeit (unauthorized) DV plate.

For further enquiry contact Customer Service Centre on 0302746760.

Issued by Management