1/7/2013: Prof. Ike addresses Local Government Employees in Enugu State
Mon. 1^st July, 2013: Prof. Ike addresses Administrators, Secretaries and members of Local Government Development Areas in Enugu State as a Resource person.

He spoke on two topics; "Transformation Leadership and the Challenges of Governance in Enugu State" and "Integrity and Ethics in Politics."

4-7/7/2013: International Guests from Germany visit CIDJAP and Prof. Ike
From the 4^th - 7^th of July, 2013, CIDJAP received international guests from Germany led by Prof. Robert Zinser, founder of Rotarian Action Group for Population and Development. He was accompanied by a medical director from Austria, Dr. Peter Neuner and communication consultant, Mr. Maukus from Cologne, Germany.

Prof. Ike hosted the guests and brought them to Gov. Chime of Enugu State, the State Commissioner for Health and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly for mutual discussions on the theme of health.

Enugu Rotarians held useful discussions with their counterparts since five health centers and hospitals in the State shall benefit in equipment, training and infrastructure development worth $500,000.

7/7/2013: Prof. Ike receives the UN Sadik Nafis Award
On Sunday 7^th July, 2013, Prof. Obiora Ike received the United Nations Sadik Nafis Award for Humanitarian Service and Courage.

The prize was awarded to him in late June, 2013 at the 104th Rotary International Convention held in Lisbon, Portugal. Prof. Robert Zinser received the award on behalf of Prof. Ike in Lisbon and delivered it to him in Enugu.

8-12/7/2013: Msgr. Ike preaches a retreat at DRACC, Abuja

From 8^th - 12^th July, 2013, Msgr. Obiora Ike preached a retreat at DRACC, Abuja for the Order of Augustinians, Nigeria. Topic "Challenges on Evangelization in the Modern World for the Priest."

21/7/2013: Persons with Disability organization awards Msgr. Obiora Ike
Wed. 17^th July, 2013 was a great day in the life of Msgr. Obiora Ike.

On that day Persons with Disability organization awarded Msgr. Ike the title "Senior Advocate of Nigeria for the Handicap and Persons with Disability."

The organization is made up of those who are blind, deaf and dumb, have spinal cord injury, polio, are handicap, etc.

Their president, Mr. Obiefuna and his team lauded Msgr. Obiora Ike for his unique role in consistently supporting handicap persons for the past 30 years through CIDJAP.

The award ceremony was attended by principal officials of CIDJAP, Government House representatives, media persons, the general public as well as those who disabili

ty. View pictures 20/7/2013: Niger wives commiserate with Msgr. Obiora Ike
Niger wives (foreigners married to Nigerian men from Enugu State) paid a condolence visit to Msgr. Obiora Ike on Sat. 20^th July, 2013 to commiserate with him over the death of his father, Pa Richard Maduabuchi Ike, as well as to appreciate him for his support to foreigners in Nigeria especially Niger wifes.

The delegation of 36 women membership was led by American born Mary Ellen Chijioke, Chief Librarian, Godfery Okoye University (GOU). View pictures

20/7/2013: Prof. Ike attends Black Tie Night at UNN
Prof. Obiora Ike attended the Black Tie Night at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The event held on 20^th July, 2013 was the official send forth of the formal Deputy Vice chancellor of the University, Prof. Asouzu, who assumed office as the Vice chancellor of Federal University, Ekiti.

Prof. Ike led a powerful prayerful reflection on the occasion on "The gift, the challenge and the response to leadership by the Nigerian academia."

21/7/2013: Prof. Ike receives award
On Sunday 21^st July, 2013, Msgr. Obiora Ike received the Progressive Education Empowerment Foundation Award.

25/7/2013: Prof. Ike attends Development Partners Workshop in Enugu
Prof. Obiora Ike attends the Development Partners Workshop on National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu on 25^th July, 2013.

The workshop involved participants from UNDP, WHO, DFID, MDAs and Civil Society Organizations of which CIDJAP is a leading member.

30/7/2013: Msgr. Ike attends the Economic & Planning Commission meeting in Enugu
Msgr. Obiora Ike attended the 8^th Steering Committee meeting of the Economic & Planning Commission of Enugu State Government at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu on 30^th July, 2013.