Uma Ukpai was a man with immovable faith, says Umahi

UMA UKPAI

UMA UKPAI

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja

Minister of Works, David Umahi has described the late Reverend Uma Ukpai as a man of immovable faith who preached the gospel of Christ with decades of unwavering devotion.

While condoling the family and Nigerians, Umahi said that Ukpai is a renowned preacher and teacher of the gospel whose insightful sermons helped in shaping the spiritual journey of many Christians the world over.

“I received with a deep sense of loss the sad news of the passing of the Founder and President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association ( UUEA), Reverend Uma Ukpai, which occurred on October 6, 2025 at the age of 80 years.

“The Late Uma Ukpai was a renowned preacher and teacher of the gospel whose insightful sermons helped in shaping the spiritual journey of many Christians world over. He was a man of immovable faith who preached the gospel of Christ with decades of unwavering devotion. He shall be remembered for his untiring commitment towards promoting the flourishing of the word of God. He continued to preach the gospel of Christ until his last day on earth when he was ushered into the glorious presence of his heavenly Father.

“With the Christian faithful around the globe, we join our hearts in solidarity and empathy to the bereaved family at this solemn moment as we offer our prayers for the repose of his soul. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

In a statement, the minister expressed his heartfelt condolences of his family, management, and staff of the Federal Ministry of Works.

“Please accept the heartfelt condolences and compassions of my family,the management, and staff of the Federal Ministry of Works.

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