Freetown, 4th July 2025 – The Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) has concluded a four-day induction for its newly recruited staff at the Commission’s Conference Room, running from 1st to 4th July 2025.
The induction exercise was geared towards orienting the new staff on the mandate and operations of the Commission, as well as its inter-institutional relationships within the public sector architecture.
The opening ceremony on 1st July 2025, which also marked the official reporting date of the new staff, was chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of the Commission, Mr. Prince A.S. Bio. He warmly welcomed the staff and introduced them to their respective sitting arrangements.
Delivering the keynote address, the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Alhajie Alpha Osman Timbo, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, congratulated the inductees on their appointments. He highlighted the rigorous and transparent recruitment process and assured the new staff that their selection was based on merit. Hon. Timbo emphasized the pivotal role of the WCC, as established by the Wages and Compensation Commission Act, 2023, which was enacted on 13th April 2023 by His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio.
He further noted that the Act mandates the WCC to determine wages and compensation for public sector employees, harmonize the public pay system to reflect fairness and merit, and repeals existing provisions that previously allowed individual public institutions to set their own conditions of service. He underscored the strategic composition of the Board, which comprises individuals of high authority across relevant institutions.
In a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the background of the Commission, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. David W.S. Banya, explained that the existing public sector wage system lacked coherence, as wages and remunerations were often determined arbitrarily. He cited constitutional provisions that granted specific powers to certain councils such as the Police and Defence Councils, resulting in inconsistencies across the sector. He stressed that the establishment of the WCC seeks to correct these distortions.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues during the opening day, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Mr. Harouna Sheriff, expressed gratitude to the leadership of WCC for the opportunity to serve and pledged their commitment to delivering on the Commission’s mandate in the national interest.
On the second day of the induction, the Secretary of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Mohamed Jusu, presented on the mandate of the PSC and its working relationship with the WCC. He reiterated PSC’s constitutional mandate to appoint, promote, confirm, discipline, and dismiss officers in the public service. Mr. Jusu confirmed PSC’s full participation in the formulation of the WCC Act and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to constructive collaboration with institutions such as the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), Cabinet Secretariat, PSRU, and other MDAs.
The third day featured a presentation by Mr. Momoh Conteh, Acting Director of Public Administration in the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA), who spoke on the Role of the WCC in Revamping the Public Service Architecture. He referenced the State Opening of Parliament by President Bio on 3rd August 2023, which set the foundation for reforming the public service. He described the WCC as a cornerstone institution in addressing challenges of wage disparities and building a motivated and professional workforce.
Also presenting on the third day was Mr. Idrissa Dumbuya, Deputy Director of Labour and Employment at the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS). He addressed the Relationship Between Labour and Reward/Pay and its Significance to Sustainable National Development, emphasizing that fair compensation is vital to economic productivity, social stability, and psychological well-being.
The induction ended on a reflective note with an interactive session during which staff shared feedback and discussed their expectations and readiness to support the Commission’s work ahead.
About the Wages and Compensation Commission
The Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) is the Government of Sierra Leone’s central agency mandated to reform and regulate public sector compensation. The Commission works to ensure transparency, fairness, and equity in wages and benefits across all government ministries, departments, and agencies.
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