FNPF receives over 5,500 applications in phase two of COVID-19 withdrawal scheme

The Fiji National Provident Fund has received more than 5,500 applications so far in phase two of the COVID-19 withdrawal scheme.

Chief Executive Officer, Jaoji Koroi says more than 2,500 applications were lodged through the myFNPF App and a little over 3,000 submitted through the Employers Portal.

He says with the first round of payments due next Tuesday, for members who are on leave without pay and those who are unemployed, the Fund is encouraging members and employers to submit applications through its digital platforms by this Friday.

Koroi says the Fund is relying on these Employers to constantly check their employer portal for members’ applications that need their verification.

He says employers have a critical role in this entire COVID-19 withdrawal scheme.

Koroi has also revealed that because there is a registration influx through the MyFNPF App, there were some teething issues with the App.

He says their teams have been working closely with members to assist them with the transition from manual to digital applications.