The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that a total of 6,850 excavators have been registered across the country as of July 8, 2025.
This update is part of the authority’s efforts to streamline the operations of heavy-duty machinery, particularly in the mining and construction sectors.
The registration exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and other relevant state agencies. According to the DVLA CEO, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, the initiative is critical for improving national data on earth-moving equipment and ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Mr. Kotey emphasized that the registration of excavators is a key step toward regulating their operations and addressing the environmental and security challenges posed by their misuse.
He encouraged all stakeholders, especially owners and operators of unregistered excavators, to comply with the ongoing registration process to avoid sanctions.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
