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
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STATISTICS
Years of operation
Projects Executed
Beneficiaries
Charitable Trusts
Micro Finance Scheme
Staff Members
Consultants
Volunteers
Board of Trustees
News & Events
Birgit Groger Supports CIDJAP Sponsorship Scheme
Birgit Groger from Kelkheim Parish supported the work of CIDJAP with the sum of one thousand euros. It is interesting to note that part of the fund was collected...
Report on CIDJAP Staff Training on Hospital Accounting with Emphasis on NGO-Managed Hospitals
Facilitator: Prof. Paschal I. P. Okolie Date: March 7th, 2025 Venue: Bishop Okoye Memorial Hall CIDJAP, Enugu Attendance: 15 Staff Members Introduction The CIDJAP...
Msgr. Obiora Ike Honoured with “Our Pearl of Great Value” Award
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Ezeagu Land, Msgr. Prof. Dr. Obiora Ike was bestowed the prestigious "Our Pearl of...