The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the implementation of the Tertiary Students Drive Service (TSDS) initiative in all tertiary institutions nationwide.
According to the CEO of DVLA, Kwasi Agyemang Busia the aim of this initiative is to enable students to obtain valid driver’s licenses while in school.
Mr. Busia encouraged tertiary students to seize the opportunity and become competent licensed drivers before completing their academic studies.
During his official visit to the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, Mr. Busia expressed the intention to collaborate with the university to establish a research development center, benefiting the students and fostering a strong relationship between the institutions.
He emphasized that this partnership would contribute to educating the general public, including students, about road safety. The research would specifically focus on improving road safety in the northern region of the country.
Mr. Busia highlighted the DVLA’s collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ghana Police Service (GPS), and other relevant agencies to ensure road safety and promote responsible driving.
He reaffirmed that the DVLA’s mandate is to facilitate good driving practices and ensure safety on the roads.
“We as an authority would continue to ensure that the standard of good driving in this country be promoted to save lives,” Mr Busia added.
Professor Alhassan Seidu, the Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), expressed gratitude to the CEO of DVLA and his team for their visit to the university. He acknowledged the university’s commitment to strategize and support the goals of the DVLA.
Prof. Seidu announced that the university would establish a research development department to enhance research capabilities and data analysis, complementing the reforms of the DVLA.
He emphasized that the partnership between the university and the DVLA would provide convenient access for management and students to acquire their licenses.
This collaboration would also facilitate increased revenue generation for both the DVLA and UDS, contributing to data gathering and overall financial support for both institutions.
“We want to partner with them in terms of academy and also designing of programs like transportation in economics so that we can work closely with DVLA to ensure our students acquire knowledge in driving,” he stated.