Julius Neequaye Kotey
Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana, known for his innovative approach to integrating informal agents, referred to as 'goro boys', into a regulated system to enhance efficiency and transparency in vehicle registration and licensing services.
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Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) who announced plans for overseas licensing services.
DVLA backs down on overseas staff deployment after public outcry and Foreign Ministry denial
Ghana· 2026-02-27Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) who announced reforms to modernize the authority’s operation.
DVLA introduces reforms: Licence, roadworthiness expire on holder’s birthdayGhana· 2026-01-26Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) who announced new reforms for driver’s licences.
Driver’s Licences to expire on holders’ birthdays — DVLAGhana· 2026-01-25Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive of the DVLA who explained the new vehicle registration system.
All vehicles in Ghana to receive new number plates from April 1, 2026 - DVLAGhana· 2025-10-18Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive of the DVLA who announced changes to vehicle number plates in Ghana.
Ghana: Look at prototypes of 'DV', new 'Temporary' and all other vehicle number plates from 2026 - DVLA boss shares photosGhana· 2025-09-05Julius Neequaye Kotey stated that the DVLA has prioritized operational efficiency since he took office.
Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, to be reviewed by Transport Ministry to legalise 'Okada' businessGhana· 2025-09-02
Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive of the DVLA who announced the new vehicle registration system.
DVLA to abolish displaying year of registration on vehicle number plates in 2026 and replace it with zonal codesGhana· 2025-08-21Mr Kotey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and has disclosed plans to formalise the activities of informal agents assisting motorists.
DVLA to introduce chip-enabled number plates for vehicle tracking and tollsGhana· 2025-08-20Julius Neequaye Kotey is the Chief Executive Officer of DVLA who gave the directive on the registration of excavators.
Register all mining machinery by August 1 - Interior Ministry issues ultimatumGhana· 2025-07-16
The CEO of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, emphasised the authority’s commitment to enforcing road safety regulations.
See the DVLA's new roadside fines and charges to enhance road safety (LIST)Ghana· 2025-06-19Julius Neequaye Kotey, the CEO of DVLA, directed owners to register excavators within two weeks or face confiscation.
Register all excavators within 2 weeks or it will be confiscated - DVLA directs ownersGhana· 2025-05-15
Julius Neequaye Kotey, the CEO of the DVLA, proposed formalising the operations of informal agents known as 'goro boys'.
DVLA CEO proposes formalising operations of ‘goro boys’Ghana· 2025-04-01