Governor Otti Leads Abians To Pay Glowing Tribute To Late Uma Ukpai 

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, Monday evening, said he received with sadness, the news of the passing of a revered man of God and one of Abia’s most impactful and celebrated religious ambassadors, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, whose death was announced by his family a few hours ago

Governor Otti recalls the father-son relationship that existed between him and Dr. Ukpai over the years, describing his exit as devastating because of the massive vacuum it has created in Christendom, the state and the country.

According to the Governor “Our father in the Lord, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai has, to the joy of the Heavens and celebration of the Angels, gone to be with the Lord.

“He was the father of all, a soldier of Christ and a generational teacher who yielded himself to Christ and became a potent instrument for healing of the sick, salvation for lost souls, fulfilment of the scriptures and manifestation of the prophesies of God.

“His death is devastating because of the positive influence he wielded, the positive impacts he made, the lives he touched in very special ways, and above all, the vacuum his exit has created” the Governor stated.

Governor Otti, while regretting that Papa Uma Ukpai passed on when his services to God and humanity were still being enjoyed, added that his, is not a death, but a journey to Higher Glory.

Governor Otti, on behalf of his family, the government and people of Abia State, sends his deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Ukpai and the Christian community, praying that God would give them the courage to accept his exit and uphold the enduring fire of Glory he ignited in the vineyard of the Lord.

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the General Overseer of Chapel of Faith Bible Assembly International, has joined other Abians to express deep sorrow over the passing of the renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai.

In a heartfelt condolence message released in Onitsha on Monday, Bishop Nwankpa described the late Rev. Ukpai as “a towering figure in the Christian faith, a father in the Lord, and one of the greatest evangelists Nigeria has ever produced.”

He noted that Rev. Ukpai’s ministry was a beacon of hope and transformation for millions across the world, bringing countless souls to Christ through his fervent preaching, miracles, and humanitarian works.

According to Bishop Nwankpa, “Rev. Uma Ukpai’s departure marks the end of a glorious era of uncompromising evangelism and selfless service to God and humanity.

“He lived for the Gospel, laboured for the Kingdom, and left an indelible mark on the sands of time. His life was, indeed a sermon, one that will continue to inspire generations of believers.”

Bishop Nwankpa extended his condolences to the Ukpai family, the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and the entire Christian community, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the loss and uphold the legacy of the departed general of faith.

He concluded by urging Christians to emulate Rev. Ukpai’s exemplary life of humility, faith, and unwavering devotion to the cause of Christ, saying, “Though he is gone, his voice still echoes in our hearts, calling us to deeper service and stronger faith.”