The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission has developed a five -year strategic plan to enable it achieve its mandate.

The Acting Chairman of the Commission , Ekpo Nta , said this at a management retreat for the Commission .

He said for the commission to be successful in achieving its mandate , there is need for collaboration with major stakeholders in the economy .

This , according to him, would enable it determine a fair compensation package driven by employee productivity and ability to pay .

In a statement from the Chief Press Secretary , Emma Njoku , the NSIWC boss stated that the proposed strategic action plan is aimed at reviewing the extent of implementation of the Commission ’ s mandates.

The plan , according to him would enable the Commission explore fresh strategies required to address emerging challenges facing the 21 st century workforce .

He noted that the Commission had in the past two decades made very valuable contributions to compensation packages and policies in Nigeria .

He also said the Commission is planning a national conference and zonal workshops on the implementation of the national minimum wage .

The Chairman , Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service , Senator Ibrahim Shekarau , said the mandates of the commission have become very strategic in addressing the needs of nation ’ s workforce .

He noted that the idea of collaborating with some major stakeholders in the proposed national conference is key as it will address the plight of the people in rural areas.

Shekarau , who was a former Governor of Kano State also noted that the issue of giving autonomy to local government would reduce poverty at the grassroots .

Source:- Punchng