NCSL is excited to share the inspiring story of Agnes Philip from Tanga in New Ireland Province.
For over 10 years, Agnes has been a devout NCSL contributor during her career as a Senior Administration Officer at Pacific Industries in Kokopo, East New Britain Province.
Her dedication to saving money has not only changed her perspective towards life but also made a significant difference within her immediate family and community she lives in.
Starting her savings journey with NCSL, Agnes had one dream in mind to accomplish and that was securing a better future for her three daughters.
Spending 3 decades with her current employer and reflecting back, Agnes says, “Saving money under education savings account was crucial.”
Life was tough as a single mother back then with three daughters whom at that time were school aged children. Agnes had to do financial planning with care and commitment to ensure she saved more than enough for her daughters to be able to fulfil their educational dreams and build successful careers over time.
Over the years, Agnes recalls investing K100,000 in total towards her daughters’ education through her savings, whilst also providing them the necessary resources needed to succeed. Today, her daughters are thriving in their professional fields, with two becoming successful entrepreneurs in doing small businesses in their community and another following her mother’s footsteps in administration.
Agnes’s story tells the importance of saving money and its wide-reaching benefits. By focusing on education savings, she not only secured her daughters’ educational futures but also helped improve her community.
It is heart-warming for NCSL to hear success stories of our members and their families. Our support in reaching members’ financial aspirations and building a better future for everyone fulfils the purpose we serve.
