Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist and the founder and president of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead.
The family confirms Ukpai’s death in a statement via his official Facebook page on Monday.
“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,” the family confirms
The family added: “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”.
“I know what it means to lose a father and be a father from that age. I learnt early that the stone Satan throws at you can become a stepping stone,” Ukpai once stated.
Dr Ukpai was born on January 7, 1945, in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria.
He began his formal education at Uma Ukpai Memorial Primary School in Asaga and later attended Khana County Council School, Ogoni.
He proceeded to All Saints Secondary School, Aba, and later to Niger Delta Technical School, now known as Boys Technical College, Aba.
Determined to further his education, he pursued studies abroad, attending the School of Journalism and Television, Frisham, Hermitage, in the United Kingdom; South Florida Christian College, Miami, USA; Carolina Christian University; and Burke Bible College, Kentucky, USA.
He obtained a Certificate in Electrical Engineering Practice, a Diploma in Journalism, and both Bachelor’s and Doctorate degrees in Divinity.
Ukpai is survived by his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Philomena Uma Ukpai and children.
