Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80.
The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025.
In a statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai,” the family expressed deep appreciation to God for his impactful life and service to humanity.
The post 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, and 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.’ Phil 1:21.”
Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most respected Christian leaders, dedicating over 60 years of his life to ministry marked by powerful sermons, large-scale crusades, and countless testimonies of healing and transformation.
Known for his humility and deep understanding of the Scriptures, Dr. Ukpai’s ministry reached far beyond Nigeria’s borders, influencing ministers and believers around the world. His evangelistic outreaches often drew massive crowds, with many crediting his messages for sparking personal revival and strengthening their faith.
Headquartered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association remains one of Nigeria’s leading non-denominational ministries, committed to evangelism, discipleship, and the demonstration of God’s power.
Though funeral details are yet to be made public, the family stated that “details of his obsequies will be announced in due course.”
Dr. Uma Ukpai is survived by his wife, children, and a global community of spiritual protégés who continue to uphold the legacy of faith, humility, and service he embodied throughout his life.
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