DVLA contributed Ghc17.7m into Consolidated Fund in 2025; Ghc80.4m into Road Fund - CEO

In the fiscal year of 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) made significant contributions to the Ghanaian government's financial coffers. Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey revealed that the DVLA contributed an impressive Ghc17.7 million into the Consolidated Fund, a record-high for the organization. Additionally, the authority contributed Ghc80.4 million to the Road Fund, exceeding all previous contributions.

Kotey attributed this surge in contributions to several key initiatives undertaken by the DVLA. Among these, the replacement of DP plates with tamper-free stickers stands out. This change has effectively plugged significant revenue leakages, as evidenced by the dramatic increase in DP plate issuance. Between April and October 2025, DP plate issuance at the Ports skyrocketed from an average of 1,800 to over 15,000 per month.

The revenue generated from DP issuance was substantial. In April 2025, the issuance of 76,312 DP plates yielded Ghc15,415,024. The impact of this initiative on the DVLA's financial health was clear, contributing significantly to the total contributions to mandatory funds, which reached Ghc98.1 million in 2025.

Furthermore, Kotey highlighted the organization's commitment to fiscal responsibility. Upon taking office, a review of existing commitments revealed that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) spanning the period from 2023 to 2026 had cost USD51.8 million annually. This amounted to a staggering USD155.4 million over three years. However, Kotey successfully renegotiated these agreements, reducing the SLA cost to a more manageable Ghc2 million for 2026, 2027, and 2028.

This change translated to an annual savings of approximately USD50 million for the Ghanaian government.