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. Ambrose Ofodile
Deputy Director
Chief Anthony Mogboh, SAN
Vice Chairman
Dr. Onyema Ocheoha
Member
Chief Mrs. Justina Offiah, SAN
Member
P. C. Egbuna, Esq.
Member
Lady Eunice Oguanya
Member
Dr. Chudi Udogu
Member
Chief Sir Chris Agu
Member
News & Events
CIDJAP’s Director visits Enugu Custodial Center to Address Inmate Concerns
Enugu, Nigeria - Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike, the Director of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), recently visited the Enugu Custodial...
Report of 2022 CIDJAP Conference that took place at Ofu Obi Africa Center on 21st December 2022
The conference started at 11:10 am. It was graced by many dignitaries, students and so on. The Auxillary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Obodo Ernest, said the...
Veritas Foundation appoints Msgr. Ike as Board of Trustees Member
Msgr. Prof. Ike has been appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of Veritas Foundation. Veritas Foundation is a non-profit entity set up to receive gifts and...
Photo Gallery
CIDJAP receives Visitors from Austria
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CIDJAP Project Monitoring Session
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VTTC 2021 Graduation Ceremony
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Director’s Corner
Reflections on 25th Sunday – Homily (Year C)
- First Reading: Amos 8:4-7.- Second Reading: 1Timothy 2:1-8.- Gospel: Luke 16:1-13. THEME: Stewardship ❖ The Readings of today remind us that we should remain focused...
When Ethics Becomes A Way Of Life: Wisdom Thoughts From Africa
GOOD HEALTH IS GRACE OF GOD- To enjoy a healthy living and survival, it takes dedicated efforts and the Grace of God. CONTENT -- Be satisfied with what you have.Spend...
Deputy Director’s Corner
“Fear Him Who Will Destroy Both Body And Soul In Hell” Mtt. 10: 24-33
Again, Jesus continues to present before his apostles the inescapable consequences of following him. Christianity cannot be divested of the cross. Making himself an...
If they persecute you in one town take refuge in the next! Matthew 10: 16-23
The considerate Jesus was also sensitive to the plight of his followers thus he provided an opportunity for his disciples so that wanton waste of Christian lives,...
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