About Us
Over 40 years ago Air Niugini Savings and Loan Society Ltd (ANGSL) was among a handful of establishments that complimented the initial steps of an embryonic state into self governance. The whole establishment was to cater for the country’s very own airline, Air Niugini. Time and the elasticity of policy as enabled ANGSL to open its provisions to a much wider population in the country. ANGSL is regulated by the Bank of Papua New Guinea under the Savings & Loan Societies Act 1995 (amended) and is a member of the Federation of Savings & Loan Societies (FESALOS). Other affiliations include the Oceania Confederation of Credit Union Leagues (OCCUL) and the Association of Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) respectively.
Over the years, thousands of Papua New Guineans have been supported by ANGSL one way or another. We will do our best to improve and expand our reach with the help of our shareholders, our board and management team that attribute to the operations of the business, to do so, ANGSL keeps forging partnerships to enhance membership privileges. From travel and accommodation discounts to 80% medical coverage, our members can save to spend and save on spending at the same time.
Members
Membership is open to employees of Air Niugini Ltd, its contractors and service providers including other workers employed in Transport, Hospitality and Tourism industry. Public servants and Private employees can also become members of ANGSL.
SERVICES
ANGSL offers a range of Savings, Loans, Fixed Term Deposit and Medical Insurance Scheme products. Members also benefit on discount from selected retail and medical outlets
Application
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The Board
Steven Vai
Board Chairman
Mr. Vai resigned in 2018 as the Financial Analyst for Air Niugini Limited.
He served as Deputy Chairman before being elected as Board Chairman in April 2024, Mr. Vai has taken the responsibility from his predecessor Mr. Kamuta Gabi to lead the organization.
With an accounting background, we believe that Mr. Vai is pivotal in providing advisory support to the Society in various committees requiring his accounting skills and vast knowledge of the financial field.
Prior to his appointment in 2018 as Deputy Chairman of the Society, he was the Supervisory Committee Chairman for 2 years and a financial member of the Society for over 15 years.
Kathleen Mark
Deputy Chairlady
Mrs. Mark has a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry for over 18 years, mostly in the capacity of management specifically in Ground Operations Administration, Building Construction, Fit Out Management and Properties & Facilities Management.
She is an experienced Project Manager within the building construction and fit out industry managing the development and practical completion of the Air Niugini Apartments
Sinia Wamala
Director
Mr. Wamala is currently the ERP Project Implementation Manager attached with the Air Niugini Ltds , Finance Department.
He held various management positions within the national airline for over 25 years and had served as the Revenue Accounting and Treasury Manager before being appointed to his current role in Project Management. He has vast experience in Administration, Policy, Financial Accounting, Banking and Project Management.
A holder of various IATA accredited and has accounting background, a member of the PNG Institute of Directors and CPA PNG respectively.
He has been a financial member for the Society for over 15 years, had also served in sub-committee roles with ANGSL before being appointed as a Board Director in 2020. An avid advocate of the Savings and Loan movement in Papua New Guinea.
Peter Dokta
Director
He has dedicated over 21 years to Air Niugini, serving in diverse roles and currently leading as Manager Sales – PNG Domestic within the Commercial Division. I hold a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the University of South Australia, a Bachelor of Management from Divine Word University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Papua New Guinea.
An active member of the Air Niugini Savings and Loans Society, I am committed to fostering society growth.
I had the privilege of serving as a Director of the Lae Chamber of Commerce from 2015 to 2016, contributing to the advancement of the local business community.
I also contributed to the tourism sector as a Board Member of the East New Britain Tourism Authority from 2012 to 2013.”
Fredrick Tongogo
Independent Director
He is a professional accountant with 25 years of work experience in four different companies and industries.
He holds an MBA from the university of Papua New Guinea in addition to the bachelor’s degree in commerce specializing in Accounting and Finance.
He is a dual CPA of both Papua New Guinea and Australia, having sat for 15 professional exams in total in both the CPA PNG and CPA Australia programs to attain the CPA status in both professional accounting bodies.
He joined National Airports Corporation Ltd in early 2024 as a Finance Consultant and was then appointed to the Chief Financial Officer role in mid 2024.
He is currently on a Financial Consulting role with the National Airports Corporation Ltd.
