The Minister for Transport, Hon.  Joseph Bukari Nikpe, acting on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). These ceremonies, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, underscore the government's commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency in Ghana's road transport sector.

During the DVLA Board inauguration, Minister Nikpe emphasised the Authority's critical role in public safety, vehicle roadworthiness, and driver competence.

He highlighted the DVLA’s expanded mandate under Act 569 of 1999, now encompassing safe driving standards and adaptation to emerging trends like electric and autonomous vehicles.

The Minister charged the new Board to modernize operations, embrace technological innovation, and align with global best practices. Special attention was drawn to supporting the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, citing the successful 24-hour services at the Adenta Office as a model for nationwide replication

The newly inaugurated DVLA Board, chaired by Mr George Spencer Quaye, includes distinguished members from diverse backgrounds:

1. Mr George Spencer Quaye – Chairman

2. Mr Eric Tetteh-Addison – Member

3. Mr Abraham Amaliba (ESQ) - Member

4. Ms Mary Affanyi – Member

5. Colonel Faustina Dennison – Member

6. Mr Robinson Kwasi Martey – Member

7. Mr Kwassem M. Odaymat – Member

8. Mr Godfred Adogma Ablbire – Member

9. Dr Abiba Zakariah – Member

10. Mr Ali Wahab – Member

11. Ms Theresa Potakey – Member

12. Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey – Member

13. Mr Emmanuel Kofi Netkuni – Member

Chairman George Quaye expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in the Board, pledging unwavering dedication to collaboration, fostering innovation, enhancing transparency, and delivering improved public service.

Concurrently, Minister Nikpe inaugurated the newly reconstituted National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) Governing Board, issuing a clear charge to urgently reduce the alarming rise in road crashes and fatalities.

He noted with grave concern that the economic benefits of the transport sector are being eroded by increasing accidents, often due to driver indiscipline. "The provisional figures for the first half of the year are very alarming," he stated, urging decisive action.

Honourable Nikpe called upon the new NRSA Board to strategically position the Authority, technically and financially, to address this crisis, emphasising that global best practices show consistent investment in road safety yields long-term benefits. He highlighted the NRSA's enhanced powers under Act 993 of 2019 and L.I. 2468, enabling enforcement and oversight beyond public education. The Board was encouraged to provide strong leadership and promote innovative, results-driven strategies to significantly reduce accidents and fatalities.

The newly inaugurated NRSA Board is chaired by Mr Chemah Joshua Yaadang and includes 12 other distinguished members:

1. Mr Chemah Joshua Yaadang – Chairman

2. Mr Abraham Amaliba (ESQ) - Member

3. Mr Derick Amaning Kwarteng – Member

4. Ing. Francis Dormenyo Ahlidza – Member

5. Mrs Mavis Asare Donkor – Member

6. Mrs Nana Abuaa Brenya-Okyere – Member

7. Mr Peter Baba Atiniak – Member

8. Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey – Member

9. Ms Freda Ekua Faah – Member

10. Mrs Naa Shormeh Gyang – Member

11. Ing. Stephen Adu – Member

12. Mr Oliver Akubia – Member

13. Mr George Sarpong – Member

In both inaugurations, Honourable Nikpe prudently cautioned the respective Boards against overstepping their mandates or interfering with day-to-day management, reinforcing the governance framework that places both Boards under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Transport.