The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to stage a picketing exercise at the Ministry of Education on June 11, 2026, over the government’s failure to settle outstanding payments owed to its members under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 3, the association said the protest had become necessary following prolonged delays in the payment of approximately GH¢50 million owed to suppliers of school uniforms, house dresses, and school cloths supplied to public senior high schools across the country.
According to NAIS, several members have not received payment for supplies delivered since 2023 despite repeated engagements and appeals to the relevant authorities.
The association stated that the continued non-payment has placed severe financial strain on suppliers, many of whom are struggling to sustain their businesses and meet financial obligations.
“The picketing aims not only to draw the government’s attention to our plight but also to urge the immediate release of funds owed to NAIS members,” the statement noted.
NAIS explained that the demonstration is intended to highlight the urgency of the matter and compel authorities to take swift action to clear the outstanding debts.
The association further appealed to media organisations to provide coverage for the planned protest in order to amplify the concerns of affected suppliers and bring national attention to the issue.
The picketing exercise is expected to take place at the Ministry of Education on June 11, 2026.
The Free SHS programme, introduced to improve access to secondary education in Ghana, relies heavily on institutional suppliers for the provision of uniforms, learning materials, and other essential items to students in public senior high schools.
