Legal Holder
Most Rev. Dr. Donatus Ogun (OSA)
Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Uromi
Catholic Diocese of Uromi · Edo State
Justice. Dignity. Peace.
Uromi JDPCI is a faith-based NGO working across Edo Central to protect children, defend human rights, and empower communities through education, advocacy and sustainable development.
20+
Years of service
5
LGAs reached
52
Parishes covered
6
SDG goals aligned
Christmas Behind Bars
A season of hope for everyone. Help Uromi JDPCI bring joy, dignity and hope to inmates at Ubiaja Custodial Centre this Christmas.
Our impact at Ubiaja Custodial Centre in 2025
368Inmates reached (330 male, 38 female)
104One-on-one spiritual counselling sessions
20Inmates enrolled in catechism and received baptism at Christmas
70+Received legal counselling and support
31Voluntarily accessed HIV testing and medical counselling
Let us make Christmas 2026 special
We are calling on friends, families, organisations and people of goodwill to support this year’s Christmas celebration for the inmates at Ubiaja Custodial Centre. You can sponsor:
- Food itemsRice, beans, garri, cooking oil and other foodstuffs
- DrinksSoft drinks and drinking water
- ToiletriesBathing soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, detergents, etc.
- ClothingClothes, footwear and other essential items
- Sanitary padsFor female inmates
- Spiritual materialsBibles, rosaries, prayer books, etc.
Sponsorship guide (suggested amounts)
₦5,000Can provide food and drinks for a few inmates
₦10,000Can provide toiletries and hygiene items
₦25,000Can provide clothing and other essential items
₦50,000+Can cater for a larger number of inmates for a Christmas celebration
Donate to our account
- Account name
- Uromi JDPCI — Justice Development Peace and Caritas Initiatives (Project)
- Account number
- 4961003536
- Bank
- Ecobank
No one should be forgotten at Christmas. Together, we can restore dignity, spread compassion and keep hope alive — behind prison walls.
What We Do
Our Focus Areas
Integrated interventions that promote justice, peace and meaningful development for the most vulnerable.
Child Protection
Safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation and neglect across our communities.
Human Rights
Empowering communities to stand against violations and demand dignity for all.
Health & Wellbeing
Awareness and support on HIV/AIDS, TB and general community health care.
Community Empowerment
Livelihood support, education and capacity building for lasting change.
Executive Director
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Oriabure Arhedo
Uromi JDPCI
Impact
Our Programs
Key initiatives creating lasting change in health, rights, livelihood and education.
Good Governance
The essence of governance is to make life more meaningful for the citizens and dwellers in the country. The process of electing leaders int…
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Health and OVC
There are many health issues that the people of Edo central senatorial district contend with. These include inadequate knowledge about thei…
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Livelihood Support
A World Bank report (March 2022) stated that sluggish growth, low human capital, labour market weaknesses, and exposure to shocks are holdi…
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Voices
What people say
Stories from the communities and partners we walk with every day.
It has been a wonderful experience working with Uromi JDPCI and i have learnt alot
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