Teachers Fund introduces portal for increasing contributions
The GNAT Teachers Fund has introduced a portal to facilitate quick way to increase Teacher Fund contributions, aiming to enhance efficiency and convenience for teachers.
Hitherto, the USSD code *888# is used. But it has its limitations and drawbacks. Some of which are:
- One will have to register in order to be able to access the USSD service.
- To register for the USSD service, one need to get a code from teachers fund.
- To get the code, one will have to visit the GNAT office in his/her locality.
But because of the above limitations and drawbacks, the Teacher Fund has introduced a portal that can be used to increase the contribution without registration.
This new way of increasing contribution also comes with its drawbacks or limitations. Some of which are:
- It needs Internet
- It can be abused because of lack of registration.
To use the portal to increase contribution:
1. Launch a browser. E.g. Chrome
2. Enter/type the URL https://bit.ly/4aVtiIO in the address bar.
5. Enter the new contribution amount.
6. Select the month you want the new contribution amount to start.
7. Tap/click on Submit.
8. Select Confirm from the pop up dialog box.
Flowchart of the steps |
To increase your contribution tap/click below:
Even though, the USSD service has some limitations and drawbacks, it is still functional to those who have registered or want to register to use it to increase contribution or do other things such as:
- Register for the service.
- Check Fund ID.
- Check current contribution.
- Check total contributions.
- Increase contribution.
- Collect annual statement via email.
To increase your teachers fund contribution using the USSD service, follow these steps:
- Dial the USSD code *888# on your phone.
- Choose option 4 by entering 4 in the pop up.
- Enter the new contribution amount. The amount should be more than what one is currently contributing.
- Choose option 1 to confirm or 2 to cancel.
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