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Oct

13

2025

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Describing Him as a Father Figure and Pride of Ohafia

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“I Have Lost Someone Dear To Me” Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the world-renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. He described Dr. Ukpai as a father figure, mentor, and a shining pride of Ohafia land. In a statement personally signed by him, Osonwa stated that the death of Rev. Dr. Ukpai was not only a loss to the Christian community, Abia State, and Nigeria as a whole, but also a personal loss to him and his family. “I have lost someone…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief David Ogba (Bourdex) Pens Down Touching Tribute To Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death in a statement titled "Glorious Transition," announcing that he passed on to glory on October 6, 2025. Chief Bourdex Ogba has penned a touching tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a warrior who fought the good fight, a man whose words carried thunder and whose faith moved mountains. Here's the full tribute "A Flame Returns to Light In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025) The trumpet has…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80

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It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, a globally respected evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, who departed this life on October 13, 2025, at the age of 80, OHAFIATV reports. Rev. Ukpai, a founding father of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to spreading the gospel. His ministry, spanning several decades, touched millions across Nigeria and beyond through powerful crusades, healing services, and empowerment programs. Born on January 7, 1945, in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Rev. Ukpai…

Oct

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Emeka Kalu Appeals To Gov. Otti For Urgent Attention To Bende Electricity Restoration

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Your Excellency, APPEAL FOR RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTER/TOWN With utmost respect and a deep appreciation, I write to extend the warm regards of the good people of Bende town in Bende Local Government Area and to commend Your Excellency for the remarkable developmental strides your administration has continued to record across Abia State. Your visionary leadership, people-centred governance, and unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal have renewed hope for Ndi Abia. Your Excellency, I humbly wish to bring to your kind attention the lingering challenge of power outage in Bende local government headquarters/Town, which has persisted for…

Oct

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu to Lead an Energy Panel at Africa Energy Summit in Rwanda

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KIGALI, RWANDA — Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), is set to lead a high-level panel discussion at the upcoming Africa Energy Summit, scheduled to take place in November at the prestigious Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. A globally-recognized petroleum engineer, Engr. Onyeizu brings decades of experience and insight to the summit’s strategic conversations on Africa’s energy future. His selection to chair a panel underscores his growing influence in shaping energy policy and industrial innovation across the continent. Before his current leadership role in Abia State’s industrial transformation, Onyeizu had built an…