The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced that it will proceed with its planned picket at the Ministry of Education despite fresh assurances from government officials over outstanding payments owed to its members under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. The association is demanding the payment of approximately GH¢50 million for supplies delivered to public senior high schools since 2023. The decision follows a meeting between NAIS and officials of the Free SHS Secretariat on Wednesday, June 10, during which suppliers were briefed on efforts being made to process their claims and urged to remain patient.