TLTB TDFF Loan Initiative Empowers Nadroga/Navosa Entrepreneur

From the village of Jubairata in the district of Mavua, Nadroga/Navosa, Mr. Asesela Tuilokuloku is living proof of how landowner empowerment and access to financial support can transform livelihoods. Through the iTaukei Land Trust Board’s (TLTB) Taukei Development Fund Facility (TDFF) loan initiative, Mr. Tuilokuloku has been able to grow both his transport and agricultural businesses.

With the support of the TDFF loan, Mr. Tuilokuloku purchased a 4-tonne Isuzu carrier which now serves as the backbone of his community transport service. On a daily basis, he helps school children travel safely to their various schools and also provides reliable transport for market vendors commuting to and from Sigatoka Market.

Beyond transport, the TDFF loan has enabled Mr. Tuilokuloku to further invest in his farming. On his one-acre pawpaw farm, he consistently harvests and supplies between 50 to 60 crates to local markets. In addition, he cultivates English cabbage (ghobi), tobacco, and other fresh produce, ensuring a steady supply of vegetables and fruits for his customers.

Mr. Tuilokuloku’s story highlights the real impact of TLTB’s TDFF loan facility in building resilience, creating opportunities, and supporting entrepreneurship in rural communities.

This is TLTB’s commitment in action — empowering landowners, strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and building a stronger, more sustainable Fiji.