Our mission
To deliver life-saving, life-sustaining and life-building interventions to the most vulnerable.
ABOUT JDPI
Rooted in service.
Committed to
human dignity.
Working alongside communities across Northeast Nigeria to strengthen resilience, promote peace and create a more dignified future.
WHO WE ARE
Local roots.
A shared purpose.
Justice Development and Peace Initiative in Maiduguri Diocese (JDPI Maiduguri) is the faith-based, non-profit humanitarian and development organisation of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri.
Across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, we work with people affected by conflict, displacement and poverty—meeting immediate needs while supporting recovery, resilience and peaceful coexistence.
We accompany communities, working with local structures, government institutions, civil society and development partners to address both urgent needs and the causes of vulnerability.
Upholding the dignity of every human person.
Since 1971A commitment to service.
OUR STORY
A legacy of service.
A continuing journey.
Our journey is rooted in the Church’s commitment to justice, peace and the service of people experiencing poverty, conflict and marginalisation.
- 1971
A beginning in service
Established in March as the Social Welfare Apostolate of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri.
- 1988
Justice, development, peace
The Social Welfare Apostolate became the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC).
- 2015
Our registered identity
Justice Development and Peace Initiative became the name recognised by the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- 2025
One identity. Same mission.
Our public identity was aligned with our registered name, JDPI Maiduguri, with continuity of purpose and partnerships.
WHAT GUIDES US
One purpose.
Every person matters.
Our vision
A just and peaceful society where every person lives with dignity.
Our values
Human dignity
Every person deserves respect, protection and the opportunity to thrive.
Justice
We stand for fair opportunities and the rights of people facing exclusion.
Peace
We nurture dialogue, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.
Solidarity
We stand alongside vulnerable communities and listen to their voices.
Accountability
We use entrusted resources responsibly and learn from communities.
Service
Compassion and practical action are at the heart of our work.
OUR IDENTITY
Faith expressed
through service.
As the social development arm of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, our work is inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and the inherent dignity of every human person.
This calls us to stand with people experiencing vulnerability, promote justice and peace, and serve communities with compassion.
Catholic Diocese of MaiduguriJustice · Development · Peace
WHERE WE WORK
Rooted in the Northeast.
Our programmes work alongside communities across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe—the BAY states.
Our offices
- MaiduguriHeadquarters · Borno
- MubiOffice base · Adamawa
- PotiskumOffice base · Yobe
We implement humanitarian and development programmes with local structures, community groups and partners—connecting essential support with longer-term opportunities.
Explore the locations and locally reported activities in our Where We Work page.
Explore our coverageOUR APPROACH
Working with communities,
not simply for them.
Community-led
Local knowledge, participation and priorities inform how we design and deliver programmes.
Integrated
We respond to interconnected needs, linking immediate assistance with longer-term recovery.
Inclusive
Women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are considered in programme design.
Sustainable
We strengthen local skills, livelihoods and community structures that can outlast a project.
OUR PEOPLE
Leadership in service.
Our Board of Trustees and management team guide our programmes, people and organisational systems.
2025 Annual Report
Most Rev. Dr. Oliver Dashe Doeme
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese
Rev. Fr. Vincent Okoye
Executive Director
Management team
Adowuyi Farindo
Head of Programmes
Management team
Chioma Onuoha
HR / Admin Lead
Management teamRESPONSIBILITY & TRUST
Our commitment to accountability.
Responsible, transparent programming protects the dignity, rights and safety of the people and communities we work with.
Safeguarding
Protecting dignity, safety and wellbeing.
Community accountability
Listening, learning and responding.
Feedback & enquiries
Get in touch with our team.
Financial transparency
Explore our published reports.
For general feedback, use our contact page. Please do not submit confidential case details through the website form.
WORKING TOGETHER
Stronger through partnership.
Our work is strengthened by communities, Church structures, government institutions, civil society, humanitarian actors and development partners.
TOGETHER, WE GO FURTHER
Together, dignity
becomes action.
Discover how we are working alongside communities across Northeast Nigeria.