Welcome to
Catholic Institute for Development,
Justice and Peace (CIDJAP)
The Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) is a social organ of the Catholic Church, committed to the implementation of Catholic social teaching. It was founded in 1986 by Professor Monsignor Obiora Ike, who is still the institute’s director.
CIDJAP implements its vision of empowerment, development and combating injustice through a vast range of activities and programmes.
CIDJAP’s work includes prison and human rights work, primary and secondary health care, housing, community development, micro-credit schemes and many other activities targeted at those living in poverty in Nigeria.
What CIDJAP Does
Areas of Focus
Message from our Director
Msgr. Prof. Dr. Obiora Ike
The worsening insecurity in Nigeria coupled with the high rate of unemployment and the abuse of fundamental human rights among other ills have further driven families into destitution with parents unable to provide for their families not to talk about giving their children a proper education.
CIDJAP over the years has continued to support victims of terrorist attacks, offering small business grants to indigent households, offering free legal aid to those unjustly imprisoned, etc.
I believe that with your support, CIDJAP will continue her work of impacting the lives of thousands of people here in Nigeria.
CIDJAP’s
ACHIEVEMENTS
AND
STATISTICS
Years of operation
Projects Executed
Beneficiaries
Charitable Trusts
Micro Finance Scheme
Staff Members
Consultants
Volunteers
Board of Trustees
Most Rev. Callistus Onaga
Bishop/President
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike
Director
Rev. Fr. Chidiebere Paul Ani
Deputy Director
Chief Anthony Mogboh, SAN
Vice Chairman
Dr. Onyema Ocheoha
Member
Chief Mrs. Justina Offiah, SAN
Member
P. C. Egbuna, Esq.
Member
Dr. Chudi Udogu
Member
Chief Sir Chris Agu
Member
News & Events
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike Delivers Lecture at Peaceland University International Conference
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike delivered a keynote at Peaceland University on reimagining education for a tech-driven future and was awarded “Professor of Excellence.”
CIDJAP 2025 Children’s Party and Celebration of Meggy Kantert @ 60 Report
CIDJAP’s 2025 Children’s Party at Ofuobi Africa Centre honoured Meggy Kantert at 60, celebrating her impact on indigent pupils with dances, cakes, and prayers.
Msgr. Obiora Ike Participates in Fourth Enugu Diocesan Synod
Msgr. Obiora Francis Ike, veteran synod leader, serves as delegate to the Fourth Enugu Diocesan Synod held in November 2025, guiding renewal, justice, and hope.
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