Christian Chike Momah was born on October20 1930 to Sidney and Grace Momah of ObiunoOtolo Nnewi Nigeria. He was educated at the St.Michael's (C.M.S.) School Aba; the GovernmentCollege Umuahia; and the University College Ibadanwhere he earned a Bachelor's degree in History Englishand Religious Studies in 1953. In 1959 he obtainedthe Associateship of the Library Association from theUniversity College London.