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Uma Ukpai was a man with immovable faith -Umahi

Minister of Works David Umahi

Minister of Works, David Umahi

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.