NAIS to Picket Education Ministry Over GH¢50m Free SHS Debt
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to stage a picket at the Ministry of Education on June 11, 2026, in protest 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 decision to protest follows prolonged delays in the payment of approximately GH¢50 million owed to suppliers. These include contractors who provided uniforms, house dresses, and school cloths to public senior high schools across the country.
According to NAIS, its members have not received payment for supplies delivered as far back as 2023, despite several engagements and appeals to the relevant authorities.
The association noted that the continued non-payment has imposed severe financial strain on suppliers, threatening their operations and their ability to continue delivering essential services to schools.
“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 said.
NAIS further expressed hope that the demonstration will underscore the urgency of the situation and prompt swift action from the government to clear the outstanding debts.
The association has also called on the media to cover the protest in order to amplify its concerns and bring the issue to the attention of key stakeholders.
The planned picketing will take place at the Ministry of Education on June 11, 2026.
