The Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. George Spencer Quaye, has cautioned staff against engaging in corrupt practices, warning that any funds lost through fraud amount to stealing from the state and its people.

Speaking at the close of the DVLA 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, Mr. Quaye stressed that the Authority’s credibility and contribution to national development depend on integrity, discipline, and accountability.

“The Board will not tolerate corruption. We will protect integrity, reward transparency, and hold accountable anyone who puts personal gain above national duty. Every cedi lost to fraud is a cedi stolen from the Republic,” he declared.

Mr. Quaye acknowledged progress made in digitising services, including the Vehicle Registration System (VRS), but noted that loopholes remain and must be urgently addressed. He urged staff at all levels to embrace innovation, efficiency, and transparency to restore public confidence.

He also tasked the Authority to align its operations more closely with road safety, stressing that too many vehicles on Ghana’s roads remain unchecked for roadworthiness. He directed regional managers to develop bi-annual road safety strategies and strengthen collaboration with the Police MTTD to improve compliance.

Commending the Chief Executive, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, for his leadership, the Chairman further called for the full operationalisation of the Authority’s Research Advisory and Data Services framework to generate data-driven insights for national policy.

“DVLA is more than an Authority; it is a custodian of life, a guardian of order, and a driver of national development. Let us not just manage transport — let us redefine it,” he told staff.

The 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference brought together DVLA management, board members, regional managers, staff, the Deputy Minister for Transport, and the Ashanti Regional Minister.