Nigeria’s Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, at the age of 80.
The heartbreaking news, confirmed by ministry sources on X (formerly Twitter), including Monye Morris, marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most respected voices of faith a man whose life and ministry transformed millions across continents.
For decades, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai stood as a towering figure in the body of Christ, known for his unwavering devotion to the gospel, his fiery healing crusades, and his message of faith, hope, and salvation. His ministry born out of humility and fueled by divine passion touched countless lives across Nigeria and beyond.
Born in Abia State, Rev. Ukpai’s journey from a small-town preacher to a global evangelist inspired generations of believers. Rising to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, his miracle crusades drew massive crowds, often filling stadiums with worshippers seeking healing and spiritual renewal.
A founding father of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Ukpai played a pivotal role in uniting Pentecostal and Charismatic churches across the nation, strengthening the Christian movement and championing revival in Nigeria.
As tributes continue to pour in from across the world, many describe his passing as the loss of a spiritual general one who ran his race with grace, courage, and an unshakable faith in God.
At the time of filing this report, his family was yet to issue an official statement. However, for millions who sat under his ministry or encountered his words of power, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai’s legacy will forever burn brightly a life wholly spent in service to God and humanity.
“He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.”