Renowned evangelist Dr. Uma Ukpai, founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has died at the age of 80 in Lagos. His passing marks the loss of one of Nigeria’s most respected spiritual leaders, whose influence extended across the country and beyond.
Dr. Ukpai was instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s Pentecostal movement. As one of the founding figures of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), he played a key role in its development. His life was characterized by unwavering commitment to evangelism, humanitarian outreach, and the advancement of national growth through faith-based service.
Reacting to his death, Christian leaders, congregants, and admirers have flooded social media and churches with tributes. Many describe him as “a true general of faith,” “anointed for purpose,” and someone whose life left a lasting spiritual and moral legacy.
His ministry will be remembered not only for its religious fervor but also for its social impact, as his organization carried out missions, relief operations, and projects aimed at improving lives. The void he leaves in Nigeria’s faith community is profound — yet his influence is likely to persist through the many lives he touched.
