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The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has paid a working visit to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) site designated for the licensing of motorcycle business operations, popularly known as Okada.
The dedicated site, which is expected to operate 24 hours a day, will officially begin operations after the necessary infrastructure is installed. The minister’s visit aimed to assess the site’s readiness and gather firsthand information on the DVLA’s preparations for the initiative.
DVLA in collaboration with the Minister of Transport, expressed commitment to regularize motorcycle operations popularly known as Okada. During the visit, the Acting Chief Executive of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotei, led the minister on a tour of the site and other key locations of the authority in Accra. The initiative is part of efforts to formalize and regulate motorcycle transport services in Ghana, ensuring that operators undergo proper training, assessment, and licensing.
After engaging with some staff members, the minister inspected the allocated land for the project and assured that work would soon begin to make the site fully operational.
“So, this is the dedicated site to be used for training, assessment, and licensing of motorcycle operators for the Greater Accra Region, and it will be a 24-hour service. So, we shall also kickstart the 24-hour economy from here at the DVLA,” he stated.
With preparations underway, the introduction of a structured and continuous licensing system for motorcycle operators is expected to improve road safety and bring greater regulation to the Okada industry.