- Bisi Adewale, a marriage counselor and cleric, has sparked public debate on women’s trend of traveling abroad for childcare support, known as omugwo.
- He expressed concern about elderly men being left behind while their wives assist with newborn care overseas.
- The discussion highlights potential impacts on family dynamics and the roles of parents during extended absences.
Marriage counselor and cleric, Bisi Adewale, has stirred public debate after criticizing the increasing trend of women traveling abroad for extended childcare support, commonly referred to as omugwo.
Speaking during a recent teaching session, the pastor voiced concern over situations where elderly men are left behind while their wives spend long periods overseas assisting their children with newborn care.
He described the practice as unhealthy for marital stability and overall family balance.
“Another thing I hate is for a woman to escape to Canada to do omugwo for three years. It’s very bad. That’s how you’ll see a 75-year-old man going around to buy boli,” he said.
Adewale explained that prolonged separation between couples can weaken companionship and emotional bonding, particularly in later years of marriage.
He advised couples to make joint decisions when it comes to travelling abroad for family-related responsibilities, stressing that marriage should remain a partnership regardless of external demands.
“If you’re going to Canada, we’re going together. If our child’s house can’t contain us, I have money, I’ll get a hotel,” he added.
His comments come amid ongoing conversations in Nigeria about how modern migration and traditional family practices intersect, especially regarding the impact of long-distance living arrangements on marital relationships.
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