Former Governor of Abia State and Senator wey dey represent Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, don beg Abia State Government to immortalize late cleric, Uma Ukpai, before im burial wey go hold for Ohafia dis week. Kalu make dis appeal for statement wey im issue on Monday, as im describe di late evangelist as spiritual leader wey im contributions to Christianity and national development dey important.
Di lawmaker talk say Ukpai influence pass pulpit, as im teachings and humanitarian activities don affect lives across Nigeria and beyond. “With di burial of dis great servant of God wey go take place for Ohafia dis week, na only correct say Abia State Government take concrete steps to immortalize am. Im life na one of service, sacrifice and commitment to humanity,” Kalu talk.
Kalu add say to immortalize di cleric go preserve im legacy and inspire future generations, especially for time wey moral values dey face challenge. Im beg leaders to copy di late preacher virtues of humility, discipline and dedication to service. Kalu also extend im condolences to di family, church members and associates of di deceased, as im pray for strength as dem dey prepare for im burial.
Ukpai, wey die on October 6, 2025, at di age of 80, na prominent pentecostal preacher and founder of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association. Dem sabi am well for im large-scale crusades and humanitarian outreach, with ministry wey last over six decades and don affect lives across Nigeria and beyond.
Di call for immortalization come as preparations dey ongoing for di burial ceremony wey go hold for Ohafia dis week. Many pipo wey follow di late cleric ministry dey expect say government go recognize im contributions to spiritual and social development for di state and country.
Abia State Government don not yet respond to di appeal from Senator Kalu, but observers dey watch to see wetin action dem go take to honor di late evangelist. Di burial arrangements dey progress as family and church members dey make final preparations for di event wey many pipo go attend.
Di legacy of Uma Ukpai dey remain significant for Nigerian Christian community, as im ministry don touch millions of lives through evangelism and humanitarian work. Im death last year don create vacuum for pentecostal circles, but im teachings and example continue to influence many believers.
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