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Senator Orji Kalu Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Calls Him a Global Ambassador of Faith
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed profound grief over the passing of the renowned global evangelist, Rev.
In a statement personally signed by him, Senator Kalu said the death of Dr. Ukpai was a monumental loss not only to Abia State and Nigeria but also to the global Christian community.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a great man of God who dedicated his entire life to evangelism, spiritual renewal, and humanitarian service. He was a true soldier of Christ whose ministry touched countless lives within Nigeria and beyond,” Kalu stated.
He noted that Dr. Ukpai’s dynamic preaching, prophetic grace, and unwavering faith made him one of Africa’s most revered evangelists, adding that his enduring legacy would continue to shine through the lives he mentored and the institutions he founded.
“Dr. Ukpai was not just a preacher; he was a teacher, a bridge-builder, and a voice of hope to the hopeless. His global crusades and evangelistic outreaches brought revival, healing, and salvation to many. He lived an exemplary life devoted to the service of God and humanity,” Kalu added.
The former governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the Uma Ukpai family of Asaga Ohafia, the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, the Christian community, and the people of Abia State. He urged them to take solace in the fact that the revered cleric lived a fulfilled life dedicated to advancing God’s kingdom.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Abia North Senatorial District, I pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss. His light will continue to shine through the lives he impacted,” Kalu concluded.