Manpower Planning And Development In The Nigerian Conjtruction Indujtry

ABSTRACT

In view of the present competitiveness and the general brain drain across

the nations, manpower planning and development are becoming increasingly

important within the industry.

This paper therefore discussed the current manpower situation in the

Nigerian industry with a special emphasis on the construction industry in Nigeria.

It began with a broad review of manpower planning and its development. It was

revealed that modem manpower management relies upon formal programmes of

development for all kinds and levels of employees through training, education

and effective communication.

It then concluded by highlighting the strategies for effective manpower

development in construction industry and the general industry in Nigeria. They

include the establishment of easily achievable goal, the development of a set of

objectives to assist in the realization of the goal and the formulation · of implementation strategies for each of the objectives.