Old Boys Innsbruck – Alt-Canisianer Enugu Meeting April 2023
The next meeting is planned for 27 June 2023 at Godfrey Okoye University. Cor Unum et Anima Una.
Free medical check up to the poor
CIDJAP on Saturday April 29th, organised free medical outreach for the poor residents of Enugu State. Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike (Director and President General of CIDJAP) in an interview, said that the aim was to provide free medical services for the less privileged in the area.
Ethics and Values-Driven Dialogue on Global Matters with Msgr. Obiora Ike
Global Institute for Tomorrow, GIFT.ed inaugural keynote discussion, on Friday, 28th April, 2023, held a virtual discussion with Monsignor Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike, who provided in-depth educational and inspirational answers to global questions to enable people take positive action in personal and professional spheres.
Governor-elect of Enugu State Peter Mbah appoints Prof. Msgr. Obiora Ike to Transition Committee
The Governor-elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, inaugurated a 64-man committee to ensure a smooth transition ahead of his swearing-in on May 29.
VTTC Workshop/Seminar
Olu Aka Di Mma VTTC hosted a workshop promoting vocational training on April 26, 2023. It began with an 11am Mass led by Very Rev Fr. Wilfred Agubuchie.
CIDJAP takes the “Say No To Rape” Campaign down to communities in Enugu State
The debate over sexual assault or what constitutes it has gladly moved from the closet to the rooftops of social discourse. Sex is one aspect of humanity that involves every living being but that for so long has been spoken of in whispers. CIDJAP, bringing it up in the public sphere, is breaking the glass ceiling.
2023 Globethics International Board of Foundation Conference in Brazil
Prof. Obiora Ike attended the Globethics International Board of Foundation Conference in Brazil at the Pontifical University of Acurotoba from the 10th to 17th of April, 2023. The Conference focused on: Ethics in Higher Education.
CIDJAP 2023 Lenten Retreat
The annual Lenten retreat of CIDJAP staff was held on Wednesday, 5th April, 2023 at Ofu Obi Africa Centre. The retreat which began at about 11am was moderated by Rev. Fr. Maurice Edeh. The retreat started with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ.
UNN Convocation Lecture by Very Rev. Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike
On the 23rd of March 2023, the founder and director of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Very Rev. Monsignor Prof. Obiora Ike delivered this year’s University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) convocation lectures which is titled, “Purpose-driven and Values-driven Higher Education”.
CIDJAP Recieves an Award from Enugu Maximum Correctional Center
The Enugu Maximum Correctional Center on the 2nd of March, 2023, has offered awards to his Lordship, Most Rev. C.V.C. Onaga and the Catholic Institute for.
VTTC Team Meeting on Progress at Olu Aka
One of our many regular ICEP strategic weekly team meetings to position the VTTC centre for skills towards better serving our people in Vocational education.
CIDJAP Prison Welfare
Then CIDJAP Welfare Desk through the instrumentality of our Founder and Director Msgr Prof. Obiora Ike presented thirty (30) new foams to the Enugu Maximum Correctional Center for the female inmates.
CIDJAP’s Director visits Enugu Custodial Center to Address Inmate Concerns
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike, the Director of CIDJAP, recently visited the Enugu Custodial Centre with a delegation of CIDJAP personnel to address the concerns of the inmates.
Report of 2022 CIDJAP Conference that took place at Ofu Obi Africa Center on 21st December 2022
A conference on preparing youths for leadership in Nigeria was held, with a keynote address emphasizing the importance of young people working to change their local communities.
How can we overlook wonder and the obvious when we have the obvious – Christmas?
We are often baffled at the amount of anxiety, doubt, hopelessness and fear persistent on the horizon about the future of humankind and the entire environment.
“For everything on earth there is a time” – Obiora Ike bows out as Globethics.net Executive Director
After a tenure of almost seven years (May 2016 to December 2022) as the Executive Director of the international foundation Globethics.net
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 donations from donors on behalf of and for the development and benefit of Veritas University, Abuja.
Upcoming 2022 CIDJAP Conference
Theme: “Preparing the Youths for Leadership Positions in Nigeria” holding on Wednesday 21st December 2022 at Ofu Obi Africa Center, Independence Layout, Enugu. Time 10am
CIDJAP donates 100 bags of rice teachers of St. Leo the Great Parish group of schools and some indigent parishioners
The parish priest, Rev. Fr. Ambrose Agu, and the school administrator, Rev. Fr. Johnbosco, were on hand to receive the donation from CIDJAP on Wednesday, 7th...
Civil Society and Economic Empowerment: A Case Study of Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP)
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)Volume 20, Issue 2, Ver. 1 (Feb. 2015), PP 64-70e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN:...
20 dead in Islamist terror attack on Christian village in Nigeria
According to local church representatives, 20 people were killed in an attack by jihadist Fulani militias on a Christian village in Plateau state in central Nigeria.
Msgr. Obiora Ike with Gov. Simon Lalong at Government House in Jos, Plateau State
Msgr. Obiora Ike with Gov. Simon Lalong at Jos Government House on Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Staying optimistic in uncertain times through building new bridges and common values in a world for everybody
People everywhere want a better world it seems; one in which what is good in us is more realised. There is a yearning and cry from children, youth, and adults on all continents for a world for everybody, where love and acceptance are possible.
The Impact of Vocational Skills and Technical Empowerment in Human Development in Nigeria (Bigard Legacy Magazine Interview)
Obiora Ike (www.obioraike.com) is a Catholic priest of the Enugu Diocese, ordained on 4 July 1981.
CIDJAP participates in European Union Workshop
CIDJAP participates in a two days workshop organised by the European Union and implemented by British Council.
CIDJAP participates in Enugu’s Child Rights Law Forum
CIDJAP participates in a two days workshop on Stake Holders Consultative Forum to consider and adopt strategies for fully implementing the Child Rights Law of Enugu State.
CIDJAP Visits Enugu Boastal Training Centre, Ngwo
This centre is a juvenile facility that has become moribund over the years. CIDJAP intends to assist in making our children recover from their evil idiosyncrasies.
‘Nwanyi Bu Ife’: Affirming the Creation of Women in the Image of God (A Glowing Tribute to Women as CIDJAP Clocks 36)
Different cultures and religious inclinations have varied understanding of women and their role and place in the scheme of things. While women are lauded in some circles, they are disrespected in some places. For instance, Judeo-Christian traditions assign women ‘a subordinate place’.
CIDJAP joins WOCSED in unveiling Peace Pole around OSISATECH Roundabout, Enugu
Mounting a Peace Pole brings people together to inspire, awaken and uplift the human consciousness. Peace Poles are now recognized as the most prominent international symbol and monument to peace.
CIDJAP joins the World in Celebrating the International World Day of Peace
We join the international community in celebrating the World Day of Peace with the theme: End Racism. Build Peace. It has become pertinent that we domesticate or contextualize this global theme within the ambience of our peculiar societal malady.
The Global Citizen from Nigeria by Klaus Roesler
His first topic “The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria” seems to contradict his cheerful demeanour. The Nigerian-born Catholic Theologian Professor Doctor Obiora Ike, 65 years old immediately won the hearts of the audience during a Lecture at the Martyrs’ Church relief operation in central Hesse.
Ethics in action guarantees the protection of human dignity: Obiora Ike speaks at Hilfsaktion Märtyrerkirche
On Saturday, 17 September, Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike addressed the Congress of German HMK Assembly near Frankfurt. He gave testimony on the actual situation of persecuted Christians in Nigeria.
Echoes from the just concluded National Conference on Civil Society Regulatory Environment in Nigeria
The three-day (13th – 15th September 2022) National Conference on Civil Society Regulatory Environment in Nigeria brought together various actors from the civil society sector and government, including regulatory agencies and legislators, as well as donors …
CIDJAP at the National Conference on Civil Society Operational Environment
CIDJAP’s Deputy Director, Rev. Fr. Ambrose Ofodile, represented CIDJAP at the National Conference on Civil Society Operational Environment (EU-Act Programme) held at NAF Conference and Suites, Kado, Abuja
Block Grant Provision
CIDJAP, in collaboration with Caritas Nigeria and funded by USA CDC implementing the 4GATES OVC Programme, presented 17 desks to pupils of Union Primary School, Oho Orba, Udenu LGA in Enugu State.
CIDJAP Receives Award of Excellence from Power Shift
Power Shift is a social, economic and political movement aiming to develop new approaches and create new ideas that solve community problems. The organisation’s purpose is to produce creative and transformative public and political leaders that will provide leadership for the community in all spheres of life.
CIDJAP collaborates with DDL in the fight against Human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is the agency that takes care of survivors of human trafficking.
CIDJAP Participates in the EU-ACTS Cross State Regional Reflection at Transcorp Hilton Abuja
The European Union (EU) British council in affirming the need to invest in and engage with civil society organizations, improve the internal, external and pragmatic competence of CSOs networks and coalitions in the country launched a multi-million naira funded Agents for citizen-driven Transformation (ACT) programme.
CIDJAP Donate Bus to St. Monica Girls’ Comprehensive College Enugu
CIDJAP in her continual effort to promote girl-child education recently donated a bus to St. Monica Girls’ Comprehensive College Enugu. The college has long been a recipient of CIDJAP’s generosity made possible by kind donations from our Nigerian and international benefactors. The bus will go a long way in assisting the college cater to the transportation needs of her students and teachers.
CIDJAP flags off the Construction of 200 Meters Road in her premises
In her bid to alleviate the sufferings of the masses, CIDJAP has awarded the construction of the CIDJAP road starting immediately off Zik Avenue Uwani, Enugu by MRS Filling station and leading and stopping at CIDJAP complex back entrance along Umuleri street, Uwani Enugu, all covering a total area of 200m x 7.3 meters width and 100mm concrete pavement thickness.
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike Reappointed Director of CIDJAP
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Dr. Callistus C.V. Onaga, has reappointed Msgr. Prof. Dr. Obiora Francis Ike as the Director of the Catholic Institute of Development, Justice, Peace, and Caritas (CIDJAP) with effect from February 2022.
2021 CIDJAP Conference and End of the Year Event
The 2021 CIDJAP conference is one that will live in the minds of many for years to come. The Conference was held at Ofu Obi Africa Center tagged ‘Nigeria, A Nation in Crisis’. Three guest speakers were invited to speak on various topics. The first speaker Rev. Fr. Benjamin Achi the Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Enugu spoke on ‘Social-Media and the Catholic Faith in the present-day Nigeria’.