July 16, 2020

Ituani was the winner of Credit Corp/APTC Grant of 2020 John Ken Matahu, an alumnus of APTC-delivered International Skills Training, is the sole owner of Ituani Centre and the successful winner of a small grant scheme worth 500,000vt, generously sponsored by the Credit Corporation in Vanuatu! Ituani, meaning ‘service provider’, aims to provide much-needed ICT skills in rural communities and currently has two sub-centres in Malekula and Malo. The official handing over of the grant was made last week with assurance from John to use the grant appropriately to strengthen his existing business and broaden its important services to Vanuatu’s 4 other provinces. Johnny Wilson, Credit Corporation’s Managing Director for Vanuatu, congratulated John for a well-deserving award and reiterated Credit Corporation’s commitment in funding futures for ni-Vanuatu entrepreneurs. APTC’s Country Director for Vanuatu and Nauru, Anna Naupa, also took the opportunity to encourage current students present at the handing over ceremony to continue to put their skills to good use upon graduation, consider setting up a business, and continue to active alumni members of the Vanuatu Alumni Chapter.