The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has honored the memory of the late gospel preacher, Rev. Uma Ukpai, extolling his significant contributions to global evangelism and his substantial impact on the Christian community.
Fubara delivered a speech during a Service of Songs held in honor of the cleric at the Royal House of Grace International Church in Port Harcourt.
Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary made this disclosure in a statement released on Wednesday.
Sunny Ewule, the Chief of Staff, Government House who represented the governor stated that the service of the revered man of God impacted countless life 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.
“The Rivers State Government celebrate with his family and the entire Christian community over his life,” he said.