My thought

Shiu Kumar, Yalalevu, Ba

Consider the plight of the members of the FNPF who have reached the age of 50 which in my view is the prime age, and who would like to use a certain amount of their savings from their general account for investment into a future business to further strengthen and secure their future. Not all of us are on same level of salary to save for the future... The majority are hands to mouth families who daily struggle for a better future and not everyone in this nation will enjoy a lucrative retirement!

The monthly pension won’t meet the demands of every family with the rising cost of living, and not everyone has his own home. Some are still on rent at the age of 50 who won’t be able to buy house or land.

We need some form of investment to secure our future!

The initiative by FNPF for members to invest in sugarcane farms is only healthy to the ones with huge savings in their FNPF accounts. It would not be possible for those who rose from the grassroots level to buy such expensive farms.

Yes if there is a possibility to secure a land for tobacco farming, it would be a good venture or investment in a taxi or minivan or becoming a middleman in supplying vegetables or fish.

We are asking the concerned authorities to come down to our level and understand our plight.

Implement a monitoring system to monitor investment.

This way the abuse of funds could be avoided, while the members concerned could thrive and enjoy the remainder of their lives to the fullest!

Everyone dreams to own something for their children. So please, give us the chance. Mere work does not guarantee a solid future.