Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead.
NATIONAL POST reports that his family confirmed his demise on Monday.
According to a statement signed by the family and titled “Glorious Transition,” Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80.
The family described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross” who dedicated over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of the power of God.
The statement added that his ministry impacted millions of lives and transformed destinies both within Nigeria and around the world.
The statement reads below:
"Glorious Transition 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."
Meanwhile, his demise is currently dominating discussions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing shock.
Tributes are also already pouring in for the renowned man of God.
Prophet Joel Ogebe posted a cryptic message on X .
He wrote: “A giant has gone to be with the Lord. My father, my father, the chariot of Israel. Heaven rejoices. Uyo.”
