- Uma Dwight, son of the late renowned preacher Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has touched many hearts after sharing a rare throwback photo of his father just days after his passing at 80.
- The old image, showing the clergyman alongside his wife, sparked an emotional wave online as Nigerians continued to mourn the man they fondly described as “a general” and “a true man of God.”
- Tributes have continued to pour in, celebrating Ukpai’s lifelong dedication to faith, service, and humanitarian work.
Uma Dwight, son of the late revered Nigerian preacher Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has stirred emotions online after sharing a rare throwback photo of his father.
The touching tribute, posted via his Instagram story under the handle @umadwight, came just 11 days after the preacher’s passing at the age of 80.
The post quickly gained attention as many Nigerians continued to mourn the death of the clergyman, whom they fondly described as “a general” and “a true man of God.”
The emotional post featured an old photograph of the late preacher standing beside his wife. Many fans and followers believe the photo was retrieved from Uma Ukpai’s personal archive, showing him looking youthful and energetic during his active years in ministry.
Since his death, tributes have poured in from Christian communities across the country. Many described him as a devoted servant of God and a role model whose messages of hope and faith inspired generations.
Even weeks after his passing, Nigerians are still mourning the preacher, with comment sections online filled with prayers, condolences, and words of comfort for the Ukpai family.




