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
SUMAS Chancellor Visits Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike in Enugu Ahead of Maiden Convocation
SUMAS Chancellor HRM Oba Francis Olushola Alao visits Pro-Chancellor Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike in Enugu ahead of the University’s historic maiden convocation ceremony.
CIDJAP Deputy Director Undertakes Catholic Pilgrimage Across Four European Countries
CIDJAP Deputy Director Fr. Chidiebere Ani undertakes a Catholic pilgrimage across Portugal, Spain, France and Italy, praying for the Institute and its Founder.
Msgr. Obiora Ike Participates in Panel Discussion on Ethics and Development in Berlin
Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike joins Berlin panel discussion on ethics, development cooperation, international solidarity, and the values guiding national interests.




































