STAFF RETREAT TO RE-POSITION THE SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION NIGERIA

The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) held a two-day retreat for its staff on the 13th and 14th of May, 2024 to plan for the future. In her opening remarks, the National Director SCFN, Dr. Annette Akinsete, said that it was the first ever retreat held for staff and encouraged participants to see this as the opportunity to shape the future of the Foundation and enhance its capacity to key into global actions.

The facilitators, Mr. Tony Epelle, a Management Consultant and SCFN Board member, Mrs. Abiola Ogunbiyi, SCFN Board member and Chair of the Finance Committee, Mrs. Doris Epelle, a Mental Health expert and Mr. John Ekpikhe, a Management Consultant engaged participants in practical and interactive sessions over the two-day period.

At the end of the retreat, Dr. Akinsete expressed her profound appreciation to all the facilitators who gave their time and resources to run the sessions. This was followed by a presentation of awards to all the facilitators. Members of staff who participated actively in all the sessions were also rewarded with prizes.