BREAKING NEWS: Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes Away — Evangelist and Humanitarian Legacy
Nigeria mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association. Celebrated evangelist, humanitarian, and mentor, he touched millions through ministry, healing crusades, and medical outreach programs.
By Chidera H. Paul
October 13, 2025
Nigeria’s Christian community is in deep mourning following the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, the esteemed evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA). The family confirmed in an official statement that the fiery preacher went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80.
For more than six decades, Rev. Ukpai stood as a towering figure in African evangelism. He was celebrated for his dynamic teaching of the Word, life-transforming healing crusades, and prophetic demonstrations of God’s power. His ministry, headquartered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, transcended denominational boundaries, impacting millions of lives across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.
The family described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross who dedicated his life to fiery evangelism and the transformation of destinies.”
“We are grateful to God for his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. While we mourn his physical absence, we rejoice that he has finished his race and is now resting in eternal praise,” the statement read.
Born on January 7, 1945, Rev. Ukpai was more than a preacher. He was a humanitarian, philanthropist, and nation-builder. Through his foundation and medical outreach initiatives — including the King of Kings Specialist Hospital and Uma Ukpai Eye Centre in Abia State — he provided free surgeries and healthcare to thousands, particularly underserved and rural communities.
A founding father of Nigeria’s modern Pentecostal movement, he mentored countless pastors, ministers, and gospel leaders, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s spiritual landscape.
Funeral arrangements will be shared in due course, according to the family.
“For indeed, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21
Condolence Message:
The Publisher and Editorial Board of ProbitasReport, alongside The Cyrus Partners Priesthood, extend their heartfelt condolences to the Ukpai family, the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and the entire body of Christ. Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai’s life was a testament to unwavering faith, humility, and sacrificial service in depopulating the kingdom of darkness and populating God's kingdom. His legacy of evangelism, healing, and nation-building will continue to inspire generations to come, and his departure leaves a profound void in Nigeria’s spiritual and power-based evangelistic crusades. May the Lord grant comfort, strength, and peace to all who mourn his passing at this time.
Tributes continue to pour in from across the nation, celebrating Rev. Ukpai as a spiritual general whose unwavering faith, passion for souls, and enduring legacy will forever shine as a beacon of light in the body of Christ.
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