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Justice,Development and Peace Commission is the social development and justice agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja which provides sustainable development & support to the less privileged group

09/05/2026

Today, 7th May 2026, the Country Director of GIZ Nigeria, Dr. Markus Wagner, paid a courtesy visit to the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI) Abuja.

The meeting which was put together by the Executive Director of JDPCI, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni PhD, was with His Grace Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Dr. Wagner and the JDPCI management team. It focused on possible areas of collaboration including migration and IDP interventions, renewable energy, peacebuilding and climate resilience, disability inclusion, economic empowerment for women and youths, agricultural value chains, TVET, and digital skills development.

His Grace highlighted the urgent needs of marginalized communities and IDPs within the FCT, while Dr. Wagner acknowledged JDPCI’s impactful grassroots interventions and expressed GIZ’s readiness to strengthen collaboration.

The meeting ended with a request to establish a technical working committee between GIZ and JDPCI to advance future partnership opportunities. GIZ is the German Agency for International Cooperation.

24/04/2026

Today, 24th April 2026, JDPCI Abuja officially launched the 5th Phase of the Youth Entrepreneurship Development and Empowerment Scheme (YEDES), with the consistent funding support of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

This new phase brings renewed hope to 50 vulnerable and deserving youths selected from rural pastoral areas, who have been given a rare opportunity to acquire practical vocational skills in Poultry Farming, Maize and Potato Farming, and ICT skills.

The programme will run for 3 months of intensive hands-on training, followed by 2 months of mentorship by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), and 1 month of market linkage support to ensure sustainability and successful transition into entrepreneurship.

We sincerely appreciate His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, for igniting this transformative vision of youth empowerment and for his unwavering commitment to building lives and restoring hope.

We are also deeply grateful to CRS for their consistent funding support over the past 5 years and counting.

Together, we are building stronger communities, restoring dignity, and creating sustainable livelihoods for our young people.

22/04/2026

JDPCI ABUJA Strengthens Strategic Engagement with Australian High Commission.

On 21st April 2026, the top management of JDPCI Abuja, ably led by the Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, PhD, and the Programs Director, Timothy Ejeh, conducted an advocacy visit to the Australian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for dialogue, during which both institutions identified significant areas of alignment across their thematic focus areas and explored opportunities for collaboration.

A key highlight of the engagement was the presentation of JDPCI’s organizational capacity statement by the Executive Director, which was positively received. The visit sets a strong foundation for future partnership aimed at advancing sustainable development outcomes.

06/04/2026

On Sunday, 5th April 2026, in celebration of Easter, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja through the Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI), in collaboration with Ssonic Gas Company Foundation, visited the Dagba IDP Camp in Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

The outreach brought hope and joy to the camp community, as over 400 households received raw food items, alongside the distribution of cooked meals to approximately 4,300 internally displaced persons (IDPs).

This initiative reflects the practical example of Christ’s love and compassion for the marginalized and vulnerable in society. It serves as a reminder of the Easter message, to reach out to those in need and foster a more caring and inclusive world.

We sincerely appreciate the CEO of Ssonic Gas Company Foundation, Dr. Ifeoma Graham, for her generous support and commitment, which made this collaboration a resounding success.

28/03/2026

In the aftermath of the atrocities of the Second World War, the international community recognized the urgent need for legal frameworks to protect civilians during armed conflict. This concern led to the adoption of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, comprising four international treaties that form the cornerstone of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). These laws establish standards for the humane treatment of civilians and combatants during war.

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, the Federal Ministry of Justice convened key stakeholders from within Nigeria and the international community for a high-level panel discussion on the Protection of Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure in Armed Conflict, especially in Northeast Nigeria, held in Abuja.

The event featured a keynote address by the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, GCON, and a welcome address by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.

The meeting aimed to:
* Examine how Nigeria can domesticate and institutionalize its International Humanitarian Law obligations
* Explore the adoption of a National Protection of Civilians Policy
* Strengthen compliance mechanisms with IHL
* Support the military in institutionalizing civilian-protection standards
* Promote capacity building on protection of civilians
* Enhance fragile civil–military coordination in conflict-affected areas

Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, PhD, represented Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI) Abuja in his capacity as the Executive Director.

During the panel session, he highlighted the extensive humanitarian and development work of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, emphasizing that the Church is deeply engaged in alleviating human suffering caused by conflict. Key interventions by the Catholic Church include:

* Provision of livelihood support for affected populations
* Psycho-spiritual care & trauma healing services
* Healthcare assistance
* Resettlement support for displaced persons

19/01/2026

Vacancy! Vacancy!! Vacancy!!!

The Justice, Development and Peace Caritas Initiative is seeking qualified Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Finance Officer to join the team. Interested and qualified persons are encouraged to apply by the deadline. Best wishes

09/12/2025

Today (9/12/2025), JDPCI had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, alongside the Country Programme Manager of CBM International, Mr. Michael Idah.

The visit focused on assessing the impact of the CBM-funded project implemented over the years in Gwagwalada communities. The delegation engaged directly with project beneficiaries/ participants, and expressed deep satisfaction with the life-changing progress recorded so far. They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration with CBM International and JDPCI Abuja for even greater community impact.

Mr. Timothy Ejeh , Programmes Director of JDPCI, warmly received the esteemed guests on behalf of the Executive Director, Very Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, PhD, who was unavoidably absent due to other pressing engagements.

03/12/2025

Today, 3rd December 2025, JDPCI joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Gwagwalada Area Council, with generous funding support from CBM International.

With the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,”.
This year’s celebration marked another milestone in our collective commitment to promoting inclusion and empowerment.

No fewer than 160 persons with disabilities received relevant assistive devices to enhance their mobility and daily functioning. In addition, 100 beneficiaries on an ongoing training in Catering Services, Fashion & Design, and ICT were empowered with start-up kits to help them launch and strengthen their businesses.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as beneficiaries danced, smiled, and expressed heartfelt gratitude to JDPCI and CBM International for this timely and life-changing support.

We remain immensely grateful to CBM International for their unwavering partnership and long-standing commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities.

01/12/2025

Recently, the Global Program Director, the Regional Director, and the Country Director of CAFOD paid a courtesy visit to His Grace, Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese.

The discussions focused on scaling support for the most vulnerable and marginalized women and youth within the FCT and beyond. His Grace emphasized the urgent need for a multipurpose youth formation center, as well as strengthened humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have sought refuge in the FCT from various parts of Northern Nigeria.

The Executive Director of JDPCI and the Programs Director were also actively in attendance during this high-level engagement.

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30/11/2025

In-depth Security and Safeguarding Training of Trainers organized by CBM International (23rd – 27th November 2025)

JDPCI Abuja, ably represented by her Programs Director, Timothy Ejeh, actively participated in the intensive five-day Security and Safeguarding Training of Trainers organized by CBM International. The training was designed to strengthen the capacity of implementing partners to operate safely, effectively, and inclusively in complex and high-risk environments.

The sessions covered a wide range of critical thematic areas, including but not limited to:

* Safety, Security and Safeguarding in Hostile Environments
* Humanitarian Access and Operational Risks
* Psychological First Aid (PFA) and techniques for supporting individuals in distress
* Personal Security and Situational Awareness
* Health, Safety and Security Principles
* Understanding the Humanitarian Context of Security
* Identification and Analysis of Security Threats
* Security Strategies and Frameworks
* Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Contingency Plans (CPS) for security and safeguarding
* Journey Management and Inclusive Travel Risk Awareness
* Basic First Aid Management
* Security and Crisis Management Simulation Exercises
* Corporate Crisis Response Planning and Crisis Management Team Dynamics

This training has further enhanced JDPCI Abuja’s capacity and readiness to promote a safe working environment for staff, partners, and beneficiaries, while strengthening the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding and inclusive humanitarian action.

17/11/2025

JDPCI Executive Director Advocates Training and Localized Peace Efforts at North-Central Security Dialogue

Today, the Executive Director of JDPCI, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, PhD, participated as a panel discussant at a one-day dialogue on regional security in North-Central Nigeria. The event, themed “Strengthening Security and Peace-Building through the Engagement of Religious and Traditional Actors in Nigeria’s Conflict Zones,” was organized by the Legislative Centre for Security Analysis (LeCeSa) in collaboration with the House Committee on Traditional Institutions, National Assembly, and the UFUK Dialogue Foundation on 17th November 2025.

During the panel session, Fr. Sanni eloquently emphasized the urgent need for proper training of religious leaders to curb religious extremism and violence. He noted that “zeal without knowledge is disastrous,” explaining that this is why Catholic priests undergo 10 years of intensive formation before ordination.

He further stressed that for peace to be sustainable, it must be locally driven, and highlighted the need to strengthen Nigeria’s justice system. He also called for the depoliticization of security issues as a necessary step toward meaningful progress in addressing insecurity in the country.

Other speakers at the dialogue reiterated that with genuine political will from government, insecurity in Nigeria would significantly reduce and eventually fizzle out.

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