By

Patrick Ngwaogu 

 

The final burial rites of Late High Chief Christopher Onyimachukwu Ejemba (KSM), father of former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Board Member Chief Dilichukwu Onyedinma, have been announced by the Ejemba family.

 

According to the burial programme, activities will commence on Monday, January 5, 2026, with a Mass of Repose for the late patriarch at Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, Imo State. This will be followed immediately by a Service of Songs at Madonna Hall, Owerri.

 

Further rites will continue on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with a Vigil Mass/Christian Wake Keep at the late chief’s residence in Amaebu Ebenator, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, his remains will depart Aladinma Mortuary, Owerri, for his hometown, Amaebu Ebenator, where final interment will take place.

 

Late High Chief Christopher Onyimachukwu Ejemba was a highly respected traditional ruler, a devout Christian, and a mentor to many within and beyond his community. Born in April 1935 in Umuezikihe village, Amaebu Ebenator, Orsu LGA, he was the son of the late Mr. Okonkwo Ejemba and Mrs. Udumeje Ejemba. From an early age, he was known for his discipline, strong values, and uncommon commitment to excellence—qualities that earned him widespread respect and a lasting legacy.

 

He is survived by his wife, Lady Agnes Olachukwu Ejemba (née Ihemegbulem Okorie), and their ten children—six sons and four daughters. Among them is Chief (Mrs) Dilichukwu Onyedinma, former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Director of Sports, former NFF Executive Board Member, and the first and only elected Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League.

 

Family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers are expected to gather from across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of a man widely regarded as a pillar of faith, leadership, and service to humanity.