{
  "id": 13958599,
  "title": "DVLA expands from 33 to 63 offices after opening 30 new service centres across Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dvla-expands-from-33-to-63-offices-after-opening-30-new-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:32:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dvla-expands-from-33-to-63-offices-after-opening-30-new-service-centres-across-ghana/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana has significantly expanded its service network, increasing the number of operational locations from 33 to 63 within the past 18 months. This expansion, announced by the authority's Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, took place on October 12, 2026, during a Government Accountability Series event at the Jubilee House. Kotey's strategic move aims to enhance accessibility to driver licensing and vehicle registration services, especially for individuals who previously faced long travel distances to reach DVLA offices.\n\nThe new facilities comprise 12 standard DVLA offices and 18 Ultra Centres, which were established in collaboration with the private sector. These centers have been strategically placed to serve various communities across the country, including Adentan, Bole, Dormaa, Bechem, Salaga, Nalerigu, Navrongo, Tumu, Nkoranza, Asuogyaman, Yendi, and Atebubu. Additionally, Ultra Centres have been introduced at key locations such as Tema Port, Dansoman, Akwatia, Asamankese, Ashaiman, Teshie-Nungua, Nsawam, Kasoa, and Pokuase-Kwabenya.\n\nKotey highlighted that the ongoing construction of additional service centers in communities like Dambai, Kete Krachi, Enchi, Twifo Praso, and Konongo signifies the DVLA's commitment to bringing its services even closer to the public. The expansion not only improves accessibility but also reduces the travel distances required for customers to complete their licensing and registration processes, thereby contributing to the authority's broader efforts to streamline administrative procedures.",
  "summary": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has increased its nationwide operational network from 33 to 63 offices following the opening of 30 additional service centres under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 12, 2026, Mr Kotey said the expansion formed part of…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dvla-registers-over-7-700-excavators-in-ghana-under-new-tracking",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:05:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
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        "published": "2026-10-12T12:53:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}