Caritas Nigeria CEO Addresses Politicization of Global Aid
On February 24, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Peter Audu, participated in an international conference titled “The Politicization of Aid.” The event was convened by the Danube Institute in Hungary. The conference brought together policymakers, development experts, and humanitarian actors to examine the evolving global aid landscape. Discussions moved beyond outdated narratives about […]
CBCN Concludes First 2026 Plenary, Calls for Common Good Leadership
The First 2026 Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) concluded on February 25 at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria with a solemn Eucharistic celebration, formally bringing to a close a week-long gathering of Catholic Bishops from across Nigeria. The plenary, convened to deliberate on critical issues affecting the Church and the […]
STRATEGIC VISIT TO HUNGARY TO DEEPEN HUMANITARIAN, FAITH PARTNERSHIPS
The Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, led the delegation during a recent official visit to Hungary aimed at deepening international cooperation. During the high-level engagements, he met with Rev. Dr. Németh Gábor, Secretary of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Mr. Richárd Zagyva, National Director of Caritas Hungary, and Dr. Norbert Vajda, Director of Catholic Social […]
Caritas Nigeria Strengthens Adamawa Emergency Response Through Digital Shelter Mapping
Our organisation has commenced the capturing of precise geographic coordinates for every transit shelter supported by the Citi Foundation as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and speed in humanitarian response. By integrating verified location data into the Hopeline platform, the organization is ensuring that displaced persons and emergency responders can reliably locate safe […]
Caritas Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Partnership for Humanitarian Impact
Caritas Nigeria, in February 2026, held a strategic partnership meeting with Caritas Germany to reinforce collaboration and deepen mutual accountability in addressing humanitarian challenges across Nigeria. The meeting, which brought together key representatives of both organizations, focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, enhancing program effectiveness, and advancing their shared mission of serving vulnerable communities across the […]
CBCN Opens 2026 Plenary, Calls for Justice and People-Centred Leadership
The First Plenary Assembly of the year of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commenced on February 22 at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria with a Holy Mass presided over by Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the CBCN and Archbishop of Owerri. The gathering brought together the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Michael Francis Crotty, […]
Supporting Refugee Learners with Educational Materials in Cross River
With funding and technical support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), our organisation successfully conducted the verification and distribution of scholastic materials to Cameroonian refugee learners in Akamkpa and Calabar host communities of Cross River State from 9 to 13 February 2026. The intervention was designed to enhance access to quality education, […]
Community-Led Briquette Enterprise Takes Root in Ikorodu
On 10 February 2026, residents of Olorunda/Igbaga in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos welcomed a team from Caritas Nigeria to witness how a livelihood intervention is transforming their community. What began as support under the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) project has grown into a locally driven enterprise producing briquettes for homes […]
IDEAS Project Boosts Support for IDP Solutions in Benue
Consortium partners implementing the Improving Delivery of Assistance and Solutions to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue State (IDEAS) Project, including Caritas Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services, CAFOD, Caritas Germany, and the Justice, Development, and Peace Commissions (JDPC) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi and Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. A strategic coordination and advocacy mission […]
Fr. Audu’s Visit to Caritas Abia
The Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr Peter Audu, recently visited our Abia State Office as part of efforts to enhance staff engagement and operational efficiency. The primary objectives of the visit were to familiarize himself with staff, especially new staff members, and hold a town hall session with them. During his stay, he also […]