Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai death
Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passes on at 80
The Christian community in Nigeria and beyond is mourning the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. His family announced the news in a statement titled “Glorious Transition,” describing him as a faithful soldier of the cross who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and transforming lives through the power of God.
The family’s tribute read:
“With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A faithful soldier of the cross has been called to rest. Dedicating over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of the power of God, he impacted millions of lives and transformed destinies within Nigeria and across the globe.
He was a spiritual general known for evangelism, a founding father of faith, loving husband, devoted father, and mentor to many. His life was a testament to God’s power and love. While we mourn his physical absence, we rejoice that he has finished his race and is now resting in eternal praise. Details of the obsequies will be announced in due course by the family. We are grateful to God for his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. For indeed, ‘to live is Christ, and to die is gain.’”
Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was widely respected for his fiery preaching and decades of commitment to Christian ministry. His evangelistic outreaches and teachings influenced millions across Nigeria and other parts of the world.
