The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has raised concerns over delayed payment of contracts for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years.
In a statement dated January 3, 2025, NAIS bemoaned that its members were yet to receive payments for their services already rendered.
According to the association, the seeming delay has left its members in a dire financial situation, further compounded by significant increases in the cost of raw materials.
“The financial strain has made it nearly impossible for suppliers to sustain their operations, meet their own financial commitments, and continue supporting the government’s critical educational initiatives,” the statement read.
NAIS maintains that swift action must be taken to address its concerns to ensure the continuity and success of the Free Senior High School policy.
The association called on the government to urgently honour all outstanding payments owed to members to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Below is the full statement
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