Late Paddy Njoku: Burial Activities Commences August 3rd As Committee Outlines Programmes, Invite Friends, Others

The late Paddy Njoku family has formally announced the funeral arrangements and obsequies for the deceased Dr. Paddy Kemdi Njoku, KSS, KSJI, F.ICMC), widely known by his traditional title, Omenukoaku .

According to a statement by the Burial Committee on behalf of the deceased family, Dr. Njoku, a distinguished administrator, accomplished professional, respected community leader, and devout Catholic knight, passed on in May 2026 at the age of 75.

“He will be laid to rest following a series of solemn funeral activities scheduled to hold in Abuja and his hometown in Imo State.”

The official programme released by the committee revealed that “the funeral activities will commence with a Requiem Mass on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Catholic Church of the Assumption, Asokoro, Abuja.

“This will be followed by a Service of Songs and Night of Tributes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Boardwalk Fun City, Plot 1001, Ibrahim Tahir Lane, Utako, Abuja, where family members, friends, associates, and admirers will gather to celebrate his life, values, and enduring legacy.

“The final funeral rites will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, beginning with a Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Okwunakuwa, Uvuru, Aboh-Mbaise, Imo State, after which Dr. Njoku will be interred.”

The Burial Committee has extended an open invitation to friends, professional colleagues, associates, community leaders, and well-wishers to join the family in paying their last respects to a man whose life was marked by service, integrity, faith, and an unwavering commitment to humanity.

As family, friends, and admirers gather to bid him farewell, the occasion provides opportunity to celebrate the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Chief Sir (Dr) Paddy Kemdi Njoku, KSS, KSJI, Omenukoaku; whose legacies and contributions will continue to inspire generations to come, said a statement by the Chairman of the burial committee, Engr (Dr) Johnny O Chukwu on behalf of the Committee.