Regarding outstanding payments owed to them, the National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has voiced dissatisfaction with the government.

According to the Association, the government owes them two academic years.

Under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program, senior high school students nationwide would be expected to purchase their uniforms, house dresses, and other necessities if the problem is not resolved.

They owe them millions of Ghanaian cedis for the academic years 2022–2023 and 2023–2024.

"Despite consistently fulfilling their contractual obligations under the free SHS policy, its members have not received payments for their services," NAIS said in a statement co-signed by its President, Emmanuel Ayivor, and Secretary, James Kudozia.



"The government is being urged by the National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) to pay the arrears for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 academic years immediately."

The group that provides senior high schools with house dresses, school uniforms, and other necessities claims that the payment delay has impacted its members and would eventually have an impact on the execution of the free SHS policy.



"Suppliers are in a terrible financial situation as a result of this delay, which has been made worse by sharp increases in the price of raw materials."

"It is now almost impossible for suppliers to maintain their operations, fulfill their own financial obligations, and continue to support the government's vital educational initiatives due to the financial strain," it continued.

NAIS declared that "urgent action is required to avert further financial distress among its members and to safeguard the continuity and success of the free SHS policy," notwithstanding their readiness to provide the government with the aforementioned items.

"The association urges the government to promptly pay all members who have not yet received their money, make sure that suppliers can continue to operate, and support Ghana's education sector."