Caritas Nigeria Welcomes New Board Leadership in Historic Transition of Service and Continuity
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Caritas Nigeria held a significant Board transition ceremony at its headquarters in Abuja, marking a new phase in its leadership journey. The event saw His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, the outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directors, formally handing over leadership to His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. […]
Norway and Caritas Nigeria address the humanitarian crisis in Abuja through dialogue
On June 2, 2026, the Norwegian Embassy in Abuja hosted a high-level interactive meeting between Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister, H.E. Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Ambassador H.E. Svein Baera, and selected Norway-supported humanitarian partners to address Nigeria’s escalating humanitarian challenges. Caritas Nigeria participated through its Director of Humanitarian Services, Nkese Udongwo, and Humanitarian Advisor, Agidah Michael Adie, […]
No PVC, No Voice: Take Action Before June 10
True community development and accountable leadership begin at the ballot box, but your voice can only count if you have a valid Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). As the nation prepares for important upcoming elections, now is the time to act. If you have recently turned 18, changed your location, or need to replace a lost […]
Aligning Purpose, Strengthening Performance
To enhance efficiency and strengthen collaboration across all departments, Caritas Nigeria convened its Programs Coordination and Central Operations Team Meeting today, May 29, at the headquarters. The meeting provided a platform for a comprehensive review of ongoing projects and key initiatives. In his opening remarks, our Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr Peter Audu, emphasized the importance of […]
Caritas Nigeria Charts a New Course on Performance, Integrity and Staff Wellbeing
What happens when an organization pauses to reflect, learn, and chart a stronger path forward? Caritas Nigeria provided an answer to this question today as it convened its second Staff General Meeting of the year, bringing together staff from its offices across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The session, moderated by Williams Mayah and […]
Caritas Nigeria Showcases AI Innovation for Healthcare Delivery
Last week was a very important moment for Caritas Nigeria at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where global conversations focused on the future of health systems, artificial intelligence, and equitable access to care. One of the highlights of the week was a fireside conversation between our Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr Peter Audu, and Dr. Shibu […]
Caritas Nigeria Honored for Longstanding Support at Uromi JDPCI @ 20
On May 20, 2026, Caritas Nigeria was honored with an Award of Recognition by the Uromi Justice Development, Peace and Caritas Initiatives (Uromi JDPCI) during their 20th Anniversary celebration in Uromi, Edo State. This prestigious milestone marked two decades of dedicated service by Uromi JDPCI in promoting justice, peace, human dignity, and sustainable community development […]
Caritas Nigeria Urges Participation in Ongoing Voter Registration Exercise
Dear Nigerians, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria, has commenced the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which began on Monday, May 11th, 2026, and will run until July 10th, 2026, across the country. This exercise provides an opportunity for every eligible Nigerian who has yet to register to do so, while […]
Bridges of Hope: Africa’s New Peace Ambassadors Rise
Caritas Nigeria, represented by Senior Humanitarian Advisor Friday Enejoh Alhassan, recently stood alongside the continent’s brightest changemakers at the Graduation and Award Giving Ceremony of the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) Fellowship Programme. Held on May 9, 2026, this pivotal event celebrated the 8th set of Fellows, a diverse group of leaders from five […]
Advancing Youth Empowerment Through School Clubs
Caritas Nigeria, led by Dr. Ella Austin, in collaboration with school authorities, PTA members, and government representatives, engaged students in selected schools following the Caritas Nigeria @15 Anniversary Essay Competition held last year. Building on this momentum, the organization established Caritas Clubs in Himma International School, Minna (Niger State); Abiolus School, Lagos State; and Bishop […]