The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is reassessing its plan to offer licensing services to Ghanaians living abroad after receiving public criticism over the possible use of state resources for overseas staff deployment.
In a statement on Wednesday, February 25, the Authority said it is considering alternative methods to provide services to citizens in the diaspora.
“Given public concerns, management is reviewing the proposed approach and exploring other options to ensure our services remain accessible to all Ghanaians, including those outside the country,” the statement noted.
The backlash followed comments by DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey on February 25 during the launch of a new office in Bantama, Kumasi, where he mentioned staff would travel to countries such as the U.S., Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.K. to provide services.
In a follow-up statement on Thursday, February 26, the DVLA clarified that it will collaborate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work through Ghanaian embassies in selected countries.
Embassy personnel will be trained to verify applicants’ documents, which will then be forwarded to the DVLA in Ghana for processing.