Nigeria, March 4 -- The family of renowned Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai, has announced the burial arrangements for the late preacher, revered as one of the fathers of Pentecostalism in Nigeria.

The programme of events was released in a post on the late evangelist's official Facebook page on Wednesday.

According to the announcement, activities will begin on 8 March with the opening of the mourning house at his residence in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

A medical welfare and outreach programme will be held on 14 March at Nkek Village in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

On 18 March, a Service of Honour will take place at 4 p.m. at the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association on Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo.

The Akwa...