It was another successful outing of the IWFI Married Couples Retreat (MCR), which began on the 25th of July and ended on the 27th of July. As usual it took place at Epe Resort and Spa. This venue is so loved by all participants since the inception of the programme. Its closeness to nature, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, provides a serene atmosphere that aids reflection and promotes peace.
By 6.00pm on the first day, six of the eight couples had arrived and checked in. The retreat had couples who have been married between twenty-two years to eight months. It is worthy of note that there were quite a number of young professionals present in this edition who feel the need to integrate the same successes they have known in their work place into their marriages. One of the men shared that he has done very well in his career, providing solutions and having the ability to push his organization forward without realizing that same approach can be adapted within the family setting to organizing his family.
You know, couples talk without having a conversation. A spouse shared how impressed she was at seeing her husband taking notes during one of the classroom sessions. For her it meant he was keen on the subject which was a surprise to her. When they got to the room for dialogue ( a part of the exercise), they did have a conversation, which was something that rarely happened in their marriage.
In his response, the chairman IWFI Engineer Charles Osezua explained that the MCR is part of a list of programmes organized by the institute to promote better families, better businesses and a better society. It is a proven fact that persons from happy families make better employers and hence a better society.
There is no economic benefit for the institute in this programme. It therefore encourages individuals and organizations to sponsor couples whom they wish to have a better family life that translates to better employees and a better society.
This edition of the MCR had nominees from Akintola Williams, NSIA Insurance and Fidelity Bank. These are companies that got the IWFI recognition award for having best family friendly policies. The award was presented during the annual IWFI Work and Family Conference at the Civic Centre in May 2014 which included a free IWFI MCR voucher for any deserving member of staff of these organizations.
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Article by Callistus
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