Benue State Governor Commends Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Protection Systems
Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, alongside the Executive Secretary of Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Sir James Iorpuu, during a visit to the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Data Centre in Makurdi.The visit provided an opportunity for the Governor […]
EU Ambassadors Inspect Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Projects in Benue
Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted a high-level delegation comprising Ambassadors from four European Union Member States, namely Sweden, Spain, Belgium, and Finland. The delegation was accompanied by the UNHCR Country Representative, Arjun Jain; the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu; and the Director-General of […]
Transforming Healthcare in Nigeria Through AI-Powered Screening
Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with Zanki Research Center, is excited to announce the publication of its research paper, published on BioMed Central Global and Public Health (BMC), titled: “Implementing AI-enabled chest X-ray for community-based integrated screening for tuberculosis, chronic respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria.The study shows how the use of AI-enabled portable chest […]
Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Deliver Emergency Aid in Benue State
Following the recent armed attack on Effeyi Utikpi Ugboju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, which led to the loss of lives, injuries, displacement of families, and destruction of homes, Caritas Nigeria, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provided emergency humanitarian assistance to […]
CBCN Delegation Meets President Tinubu on National Issues
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by the President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 28 of July 2026. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA DURING A COURTESY VISIT TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, […]
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Urges Nigerians to Rebuild Trust Before 2027 General Elections
At the close of the 2026 Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria issued a strong call for Nigerians to rebuild confidence in the nation’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, the Secretary General of the Catholic […]
UNHCR and Caritas Equip Benue Informants with Solar Kits
To bolster Benue State’s Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) system, UNHCR and Caritas Nigeria distributed solar kits to key community informants in Guma and Makurdi LGAs (specifically Yelewata, Tatyough, North Bank 1, and North Bank 2). These kits ensure uninterrupted power for charging Protect Tool devices, allowing for continuous incident reporting and timely alerts. […]
JDPC AGM: Driving Civic Engagement Toward 2027 Elections
Day Two of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Annual General Meeting focused on strengthening the Church’s commitment to civic engagement, democratic participation, and credible elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Delivering the opening address, the Episcopal Chair of the Department of Church and Society, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, challenged participants to uphold […]
Transforming Livelihoods Through Sustainable Agriculture Skills And Economic Empowerment
In June 2026, Caritas Nigeria, with support from the Citi Foundation, distributed vocational skills starter packs and agricultural inputs to 450 beneficiaries in Adamawa and Bayelsa States, under the Integrative Solutions for Humanitarian Housing Support (ISHHS) Project, aimed at improving livelihoods.Following stringent and transparent beneficiary selection, verification, and capacity-building activities, participants received livelihood support packages […]
Caritas Nigeria and IHVN Partner to Strengthen Integrated Healthcare
Yesterday, Caritas Nigeria’s Senior Management Team paid a courtesy visit to the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria to reaffirm the long-standing partnership between both organizations and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in integrated healthcare delivery.The Caritas Nigeria delegation was led by the Executive Secretary/CEO, Rev. Fr Peter Audu, alongside the Chief of Party, Dr. John […]