Preacher with no regional barriers- Northern CAN mourns late Uma Ukpai
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Northern Nigeria has mourned the demise of renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai.
Northern CAN described the deceased as a preacher without borders whose One Million Man Crusades brought revival and healing across northern Nigeria and the country as a whole.
In a condolence message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, Northern CAN explained that the late evangelist’s ministry transformed lives and strengthened faith across denominational lines, saying that his passion for evangelism and unity left an enduring mark on the Christian community.
According to Hayab, “the late cleric visited Northern Nigeria several times for his famous One Million Man Crusades that recorded massive attendance, miracles, and numerous conversions to Christ.
“The blessings of his several One Million Man Crusades in northern Nigeria remain evident. Many lives were turned to Christ, miracles happened, and souls were healed. He was a preacher with no national barrier.”
He also observed that the late Ukpai was warmly received by the then Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, during one of his crusades, a gesture that reflected the evangelist’s wide acceptance and moral influence across the country.
Hayab explained that the deceased was widely respected for the work God did through him, pointing out that the North and indeed Nigeria have lost a true servant of God whose voice of faith and hope will be greatly missed.
Northern CAN, then, urged believers not to mourn as those without hope, but to rejoice that Uma Ukpai finished well and has gone to be with the Lord whom he served faithfully.
The association extended condolences to the Ukpai family, the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and the entire body of Christ, praying that God will comfort them and raise more labourers to continue the great evangelistic work he pioneered.
The northern CAN chairman said that Uma Ukpai finished well and left a legacy that will continue to echo in the history of evangelism in Nigeria.