Nasfund opens new service centre in West New Britain

THE National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) opened its 16th service centre – in Bialla,West New Britain, yesterday.
A representative of the small holders association, Steven Patiken, thanked Nasfund for bringing superannuation services to the small growers and their members in Bialla.
“It is a milestone because we have been looking forward to this set-up since 2007,” he said.
“I am proud to say that we have already signed up more than 3000 small holder growers under the Papa Account and looking at tapping into more small growers who can now have a facility to save wisely for the long term.” Bialla Oil Palm Growers Association chiarman Oka Kamale said Nasfund made it easier for their members and they were making arrangements to move the association under Nasfund’s care.
Officer in charge of Kimbe branch Gordon Evans commended Nasfund for the new service.
The Kimbe portfolio currently has 50,000 with 37 active employer contributors and was growing.
Nasfund said the new facility would enhance its objective to develop a savings culture in rural areas to ensure more people were included in services provided by financial institutions.