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 […]
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. […]
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, IMC Explore Innovative Digital Solutions for Healthcare
On the 10th of July 2026, Caritas Nigeria welcomed a delegation from the International Medical Corps (IMC), led by Paul Nguyen, Director of the Project Management Office, on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr Peter Audu, at the organization’s Headquarters in Abuja.The delegation was received by the Executive Secretary/CEO alongside […]
Caritas Nigeria CEO Boosts Staff Engagement in Makurdi Visit
Our Executive Secretary/CEO, Fr. Peter Audu, recently embarked on a strategic three-day working visit to the Caritas Nigeria Makurdi Field Office in Benue State from June 28th to July 2nd. This visit underscored the organization’s ongoing commitment to strengthening field operations, fostering staff engagement, and enhancing the delivery of critical humanitarian programmes to vulnerable communities. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Caritas Nigeria, UNHCR Deepen Humanitarian Collaboration
On 12th November 2025, Mr. Arjun Jain, the Country Representative of UNHCR Nigeria, paid a familiarization visit to the Caritas Nigeria Head Office in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the strategic partnership between Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR Nigeria, with discussions centered on project implementation progress, operational efficiency, and future collaboration. He […]
Advancing Inclusion for Refugees in Akwa Ibom
Building on our advocacy effort in partnership with UNHCR Nigeria, our team convened a stakeholder engagement forum on October 30, 2025, themed “Enhancing Refugee Protection Coordination and Inclusion in Akwa Ibom State.” The event brought together representatives of government agencies, humanitarian organizations, traditional leaders, and refugee communities to explore pathways toward more inclusive protection systems. […]