Julius Neequaye Kotey, the CEO of Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has proposed formalizing the operations of unofficial middlemen, known as "goro boys," who facilitate vehicle registration and licensing services. Kotey argues that integrating these informal agents into a regulated system would improve efficiency and transparency in the licensing process.

Instead of fighting these middlemen, Kotey suggests bringing them on board and regularizing their activities. This approach would provide clarity and fairness in service charges, ensuring that they don't charge beyond a certain amount. Kotey plans to train these agents to eliminate undesirable practices and establish clear guidelines for their operations, similar to how agents operate at the port.

He said this in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.

"Why don't we regularize what they do?" Kotey asked. "It is because we have been fighting them for the past years, and the story is the same. Why don't we bring them on board? I am not saying we need to employ all of them, but we have to bring them on board and regularize what they do."

The DVLA CEO further stated that his proposal involves training these informal agents to eliminate undesirable practices and establish clear guidelines for their operations.

"We are going to train them, so we will be able to do away with what they do that we don't agree with. There is going to be a clear-cut point on what they must do and what they cannot do, just like the way agents operate at the port," Kotey said.

Kotey's proposal aims to improve the overall vehicle registration and licensing experience in Ghana. As the newly appointed CEO of DVLA, Kotey brings extensive experience in public policy, compliance, and driver licensing systems. His leadership is expected to enhance efficiency and compliance within Ghana's transport sector.