Renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on. He was aged 80.
His family confirmed his passing in an official statement made available to The Whisperer on Monday.
The statement reads in part:
“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.”
Dr. Uma Ukpai, who devoted his life to spreading the gospel for over six decades, was widely revered for his deep faith, inspirational teachings, powerful healing crusades, and unwavering commitment to evangelism.
Through his ministry, which spanned several continents, Rev. Ukpai brought salvation, healing, and hope to millions of people across Nigeria and beyond.
Born in Abia State, Ukpai rose to national and international prominence in the 1970s and 1980s through his dynamic preaching and miracle crusades, which drew thousands of worshippers. He was also one of the founding fathers of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) — an organisation established to foster unity and revival among Pentecostal and Charismatic churches across the country.
