Who were Ojemba and Sam?
Ojemba was the father of Chief Kennedy Okonkwo. Sam was the father of Dr Nkeiru Okonkwo. They shared one conviction: that a child’s education is worth any sacrifice, and that no one in their community should go without while they still had something to share.
When they passed, Chief Kennedy and Dr Nkeiru Okonkwo did what felt most natural — they carried the work forward under both their fathers’ names. What began as family duty is now a registered foundation, and every family it reaches is part of two men’s continuing legacy.
Ojemba
Father of Chief Kennedy
Sam
Father of Dr Nkeiru
The work so far
What we do
Four programs, running every year, chosen because they meet the needs our communities in Nigeria name most often.
School fees
Covering tuition, books, and uniforms so a child's education does not stop when a family's income does.
Food support
Staple food distributions to households carrying more mouths than income, delivered directly in the communities we serve.
Widow assistance
Practical support for women left to raise families alone — the group most often overlooked when help arrives.
Medical care
Help with treatment costs and medication for families who would otherwise go without care they cannot afford.
Carry the work forward
Every gift goes directly into the four programs above. School fees for a term, food for a household, a hospital bill met — that is what your giving becomes.
Donate nowOjemba & Sam Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
