Dormaa-ahenkro: Barimah Buabasa Oppong Yaw Ababio, the Gyasehene of the Dormaa Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has called on the government to dual-carriage the Sunyani-Berekum-Dormaa highway under its nationwide 'Big Push' road infrastructure development project. He emphasized the importance of transforming the highway into a dual-carriageway to enhance the safety of commercial drivers, travelers, and motorists, and to reduce the frequency of road crashes and fatalities occurring on this major and busy road.
According to Ghana News Agency, Barimah Ababio voiced his concerns during the inauguration of a new office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) at Dormaa-Ahenkro, expressing his approval of the new establishment. He highlighted the challenges faced by motorists and drivers in acquiring licenses due to the absence of a DVLA office in the locality, which often required long hours of travel from Dormaa-Ahenkro to Sunyani for license-related services.
Barimah Ababio noted the growth in size and population of Dormaa-Ahenkro, stating that the establishment of the DVLA office is timely. He added that it would benefit not only the residents of Dormaa-Ahenkro but also those in surrounding areas such as Dormaa East, Dormaa West, Jaman North, and parts of the Western region.
The chief urged drivers and motorists to maintain their vehicles regularly to ensure roadworthiness and encouraged them to utilize the new office for renewing their licenses and roadworthy certificates. Furthermore, Barimah Ababio advocated for the establishment of a driving school in the region and pledged the Dormaa Traditional Council's readiness to provide land for additional offices. He also urged the DVLA to develop training manuals in local dialects to better serve the community.
