Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Uma Ukpai, the famend Nigerian preacher, describing his loss of life as an enormous loss to the nation.
In a condolence message, Governor Uzodimma additionally famous that Dr Ukpai’s departure is a major blow to the worldwide Christian group particularly the Pentecostal household, the place his model of evangelism left an enduring mark.
He recalled that the fiery preacher, identified for organising giant crusades throughout continents, channelled his mental presents into constructing establishments similar to colleges, hospitals, and charitable centres.
“I admired him for his model of evangelism which had no boundaries. I admired him for his religion. I additionally admired him for his resilience and deep intellectualism,” Governor Uzodimma wrote.
The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Discussion board additional mentioned that Dr Ukpai used his evangelism to foster nationwide unity by selling messages of patriotism and shared id.
In line with him, though Dr Ukpai hailed from present-day Abia State, he settled and constructed his ministry in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in a sensible demonstration of perception in a single Nigeria, united by widespread future. From that base, he reached out to the world.
Governor Uzodimma added {that a} outstanding function of Dr Ukpai’s ministry was his give attention to the gospel of Jesus Christ reasonably than private glorification.
“By organising a non-denominational ministry, the late evangelist demonstrated in sensible phrases that Christian unity shouldn’t be solely possible however fascinating. Now we have actually misplaced an excellent soldier of Christ,” he declared.
He urged different Christian leaders to emulate the late preacher’s broad-mindedness and use their platforms to advertise unity and therapeutic throughout the nation.
Governor Uzodimma prolonged his condolences to the Ukpai household and all Nigerians, praying for the peaceable repose of the departed evangelist’s soul.
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