Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has honoured the late gospel preacher Rev. Uma Ukpai, commending his contributions to global evangelism and his profound influence on the Christian community.
The tribute was delivered during a Service of Songs held in Ukpai’s memory at the Royal House of Grace International Church in Port Harcourt, according to a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.
Represented by the Chief of Staff at Government House, Sunny Ewule, Governor Fubara described the late cleric as a devoted servant of God whose ministry reached people across the globe.
“We’re here to celebrate the life of God’s general who has sacrificed for all of us. He was always in the limelight in religious affairs; his crusades were well known all over, and he touched lives everywhere.
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“The Rivers State Government celebrate with his family and the entire Christian community over his life,” Fubara said.
In his homily, Pastor Cletus Desmond of Redemption Ministries encouraged Christians to emulate Rev. Ukpai, highlighting that he “served his generation meritoriously.”
The founder of the Royal House of Grace International Church, Apostle Zilly Aggrey, described Ukpai as a committed servant of God and noted that the event provided an opportunity for reflection and thanksgiving for his life.
The service featured praise and worship, goodwill messages, and prayers for the bereaved family, celebrating the enduring legacy of the late gospel preacher.