People are sick and need money – Free SHS suppliers tell gov’t
President of the Free Senior High School (SHS) Suppliers Association, Agnes Abedua, has appealed to the government to urgently settle outstanding debts owed them, saying some members are now battling illness, financial hardship, and even deaths in their families. According to her, suppliers have been waiting for payment since 2024 despite financing food supplies through […]
Agnes Abedua, president of the Free Senior High School (SHS) Suppliers Association, has urged the government to swiftly pay suppliers who have been waiting since 2024 for compensation on unpaid debts. The unpaid debts have left suppliers struggling to make ends meet, resulting in serious health issues among some of them. Some suppliers have resorted to credit and bank loans to sustain their operations, but the financial strain has become unbearable.
The delayed payments have led to the death of a supplier's child who could not receive medical treatment due to lack of funds. The government has assured suppliers that efforts are being made to settle the debt, but payments have not been received. Suppliers have also reported losses due to unsold food supplies that have become unusable.
The situation has resulted in some suppliers being chased by creditors and banks, forcing them to work outside their homes. The suppliers have done everything expected of them, but they have not received payment or supply opportunities. The government is urged to prioritize the issue and provide the necessary support to relieve the suppliers' financial and health hardships.
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