Justice, Development & Peace Movement
Catholic Diocese Of Oyo
+234 (0) 813 438 0797
JDP House, Mobolaje Oyo
P.O.Box 1458,Oyo
Justice, Development & Peace Movement
Catholic Diocese Of Oyo
P.O.Box 1458,Oyo
It is no longer news that there has been an astronomical rate of rape cases in Nigeria. It doesn't exclude any particular sex. You will agree with me that rape is not a new thing. But the trend needs to be checked before it kills our society. Howbeit, it would soon become a reincarnating monster .... Read More
Ave Maria Microfinance Bank of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo unveiled a customized ATM Cards for her teaming Clients. Today being the 19th day of April 2024, at the Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting (DPCM) of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo held at St Thomas More Catholic College Hall, Iseyin. .... Read More
The Child Rights Education and Welfare Project was designed to target young pupils in formal school structure in Oyo, Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso zones of Oyo State. The Project is funded by Kindermissionwerk, a child development international organization in Germany for different phases beginning from .... Read More
Development means "improvement in the country's economic and social conditions". More specially, it refers to improvements in the way of managing an area's natural and human resources. To create wealth and improve people's lives. Dudley Seers while elaborating on the meaning of development suggests .... Read More
The Democracy and Good Governance Initiative (DGGI) evolve in 19 LGAs of the JDPM Oyo coverage areas which include Oyo, Ogbomoso and Oke-Ogun through series of interventions led by Politics and Human Rights (PHR) of JDPM a decade ago. The platform evolved to advocate for good governance and .... Read More
In an attempt to catch them young, JDPM Oyo embarked on School Outreach on Civic Education and Gender Based Violence (GBV) under the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Program Phase II. It is believed that many people had withdrawn from participating in election, either as .... Read More
What has a beginning must definitely have an end. There was a moment of joy and mixed reactions during the Holy Mass at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Cathedral, Asogo, Oyo town as parishioners, families, friends, associates and members of staff, Justice Development and Peace Movement (JDPM) of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, converge to celebrate the Diocesan Director for Communication Commissions, Rev Sr Eunice Olushola Ikufisile who has been transferred to Lagos State. In his Homily, Rev Fr
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Sustainable agricultural development is an integral part of humanity that promotes a peaceful society through bio food security. This resonates one of the core mission of Rural Development Programme (RUDEP) of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in a bit to ensure improved livelihood for farmers in Oyo, Oke-ogun and Ogbomoso. The team led by the Head of Dept (RUDEP), Mr Anthony Ogunnupebi was received by Dr. A. O. Oyebanji, the Director (Perishable Research) who explains that the Nigerian Stored
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In an effort to raise the next generation of competent young politicians through digital media on civic engagement, the Jdpmoyo through the Social Transformation Movement of Nigeria organized a-day workshop on "Strategic training on the use of new media as a tool to cause change, attract government and generate income by young politicians" in the Catholic Diocese of Oyo. Welcoming the participants from Oyo and environs, the Coordinator of Jdpmoyo, Rev Fr Gabriel Adeleke, represented by the
Read MoreJDPM is a faith-based non-profit and non-governmental organization that centers on Human Rights protection, Entrepreneurship Development, Rural Development and Good Governance regardless of race, age or gender. This is an institution with an unraveled pedigree and achievement since 1995. It is a social arm of the church shouldered with the empowering the less privileged masses for their sustenance. We covered 19 out of 33 local government areas in Oyo State, Nigeria where we have been able to positively affected over 5,000 people in the area of education, awareness, creation, technical back up, advocacy, networking with relevant agents on training on economic ventures for survival Vision:- A society where people live in dignity Mission:- To sustain human dignity and rights through solidarity, community animation, public conscientization, training workshop, socio-political advocacy, social supports, civil mobilization, socio-political networking and economic empowerment. JDPM ACTIVITIES We focus on Democracy and Good Governance, Human Rights Promotion and Protection, Budget Monitoring, Sustainable and Agriculture Rural Development, Entrepreneur Development and Micro-credit Programme. We also work on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Free Legal Aid, Conflict Resolution and Management
RUDEP Attends Provincial Exchange Forum hosted by JDPM Oro of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Kwara State. It is a quartely programme where different officers under diverse intervention programmes meet to discuss important issues on development Similarly, the team also held a group meeting with the Agbelere farmer's group at Araromi Ipo where a KILN that was facilitated by the Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute (NSPRI) was located. It was part of efforts by the institute to provide methods to improve the skill and capacity building of farmers in post-harvest technology through formal training of farmers, industrialists food handlers, inspectors and extension workers in food preservation technique.
The staff of RUDEP led by the Head of Department, Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi made an advocacy visit to National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) to discuss possible areas of collaboration with the organization. The team arrived at NCAM office at exactly 2:30pm on the 17th of May, 2023 and was well received by the Director of Public Relations, NCAM, Mr. Olaifa Taye Paul. Mr. Olaifa Taye Paul, while speaking on behalf of the Executive Director said he is glad to have JDPM Oyo at NCAM. Although, he is used to JDPM Ilorin as they often visit them. He said that NCAM is a federal government parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with the mandate to mechanize agriculture in Nigeria by developing simple need-based technology that reduces .... Read More
Despite all odds, the Jdpmoyo was able to sailed through the shadow of flood that rocks Iluju en route Igbeti road over the weekend. The team facilitated a programme on training youths on ethical politics in Nigeria. The Jdpmoyo team was received by the Parish Priest, St Anthony Catholic Church, Igboho, Rev Fr, Sylvester Ekuma who charged the youth on active political participation and digital inclusion. He appreciated the effort of the organization in developing a sane society. The facilitator, Mr Taiwo Dominic, advised the participants to be active in politics. He added that majority of bad eggs in the echelon are products of faulty foundation from the grassroots. While responding to the discussion, Rev Fr Julius Olayinka said, most young people in Nigeria are growing in badly .... Read More
It is no longer news that the untold hardship brought by the Covid-19 has seriously ravaged the world and Nigeria is not excluded either. But regardless of this, the Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM) of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, a non-for profit organization and social arm of the church has continue to touch more lives as it distributes palliatives(gaari and rice) to the vulnerable people and 30 Parishes in Oyo town and environs. The exercise which was in batches brought smiles to the face of the beneficiaries who could not hide their joy at the venue. They expressed their appreciation to the organization for the humanitarian gesture. While blessing the relief materials at the JDPM Corporate Office in Mabolaje Oyo town, the Coordinator of JDPM Oyo, Rev Father .... Read More
Corruption is a cankerworm that eats up any nation, while injustice flourishes in a lawless state where the rich crush the poor unchecked, then justice must reign to subdue all these forces if peace must reign. On this premise, the Politics and Human Rights Department of Justice, Development and Peace Movement Oyo attended a day Workshop on "Using the Podus to pave way for the Enforcement of the Right of Detainees and the Upliftment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law and the Luanda Guidelines" held at Justice Lab, Soun Ajagungbade Avenue, New Bodija Ibadan on the 9th of August, 2019. The event featured participants from Ibadan, Oyo and Lagos with Lawyers dominated the most, followed by human rights activist, journalists and volunteers. In his welcome address, the Founder, .... Read More
Determined to enhance growth and sustainability, the Management of Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM) conducted a 2-day needs assessment training to evaluate both internal and external strength of the Organization. The training which started on Monday 26th of June 2023, was designed to assess the necessary needs that will boost the Organization’s competitive power both in the internal and external environment where it operates. During the training, it was discovered that the Organization had not done much in increasing its visibility and as such need to take drastic steps in its attempt to be well known in the industry where it operates. Also, it was agreed that it has work to do on some key areas, such as; proper stakeholders analysis, power mapping analysis, staff .... Read More
Sequel to the bi-monthly discourse on anti-gender-based violence organized by JDPM and sponsored by the European Union (EU) under the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme Phase II Project, the participant agreed to establish an Anti- Gender Based Club in secondary schools with the intention of improving school-community understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and reducing or eliminating GBV in schools. Guess what? Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo, inaugurated the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Club on March 6, 2024. At the inauguration, Mrs. V. Bosede Adeoye gave a short lecture that highlighted some root causes of GBV and emphasized the urgent need to stop its spread in schools and society through wide awareness-raising and .... Read More
DAY ONE The event commenced with the arrival and registration of Participants, led by Mr. IKEH Victor. Lunch was served, followed by an opening prayer by Mr. Charles Fasina. Mr. Emmanuel Ahkimien led the reviewed for the PEF Timetable for adoption. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Adeleke, the OYO diocese JDPM coordinator, welcomed the participants, urging collaboration across the provinces and regions. He introduced the Ave Maria microfinance bank package for business investment and distributed jotters to the attending dioceses. Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi expressed gratitude to the coordinator on behalf of Participants. Mr Anthony Ogunnupebi introduced the next programme which was the presentation by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) conducted a .... Read More
Sequel to the bi-monthly discourse on anti-gender-based violence organized by JDPM and sponsored by the European Union (EU) under the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme Phase II Project, the participant agreed to establish an Anti- Gender Based Club in secondary schools with the intention of improving school-community understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and reducing or eliminating GBV in schools. Guess what? Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo, inaugurated the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Club on March 6, 2024. At the inauguration, Mrs. V. Bosede Adeoye gave a short lecture that highlighted some root causes of GBV and emphasized the urgent need to stop its spread in schools and society through wide awareness-raising and sensitization. The teacher .... Read More
The Child Rights Education and Welfare Project was designed to target young pupils in formal school structure in Oyo, Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso zones of Oyo State. The Project is funded by Kindermissionwerk, a child development international organization in Germany for different phases beginning from March 2017 till date. The Child Right Project was conceived against the background that the myriads of developmental challenges militating against Nigeria did not just spring up abruptly. Research, through Need Assessment Surveys, had consistently shown that those problems build, accumulate and fester because people lack the basic knowledge and understanding of their rights at a tender age. Thus, through the instrumentality of research, the child right project was conceived and birthed, as .... Read More
