Funeral Service Honours Late Rtd. Rev. Ujulu Dawai Mamza as a Man of Peace and Faithful Service Kwarhi, Adamawa State
The funeral service of Late Rtd. Rev. Ujulu Dawai Mamza, a long-time pastor and former lecturer and Agriculture Master at Kulp Theological Seminary (KTS) and Kulp Bible School (KBS), was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at KTS Kwarhi, Mararaba Mubi, Adamawa State, with church leaders, pastors, former colleagues, students, friends and family members paying tribute to his life of peaceful and faithful service.
Late Rev. Ujulu died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and was laid to rest four days later. Speakers at the funeral described him as a man who loved his students, served the church faithfully and maintained a peaceful character throughout his ministry.
The funeral service brought together pastors from neighbouring DCCs, church leaders, former colleagues, students and members of the family to honour the life and ministry of Late Rev. Ujulu.
Throughout the service, speakers recalled his commitment to teaching, agriculture, pastoral ministry and the development of students under his care.
His death marked the passing of one of the long-time pastors who served EYN faithfully, including during a period when pastors served without the formal salary structure later introduced by the church.
Tributes highlighted Late Rev. Ujulu’s years of service as a lecturer and Agriculture Master at and KBS.
Dr. Yamtikarya Mshelia, who described him by his nickname, “General,” recalled his strong commitment to his students.
According to Dr. Mshelia, Rev. Ujulu cared deeply about the welfare and progress of his students. As Agriculture Master, he visited students’ farms to monitor their work and ensure that they were properly maintained.
His approach combined teaching with practical supervision, giving students an opportunity to apply agricultural knowledge through their farm activities.
His classmate and longtime friend, Rtd. Rev. Yusuf Chiroma Mbaya, also paid tribute to him.
Rev. Mbaya described Late Rev. Ujulu as a good friend with whom he shared many years of service in the “vineyard of God”.
He remembered their long journey of ministry and described Rev. Ujulu as someone who served faithfully until his death.
EYN President Describes Him as a Role Model
The President of EYN, Rev. Daniel Y. C. Mbaya, PhD, described Late Rev. Ujulu as a role model for pastors across EYN.
Rev. Mbaya said Rev. Ujulu lived and served quietly, faithfully and peacefully.
He recalled that Rev. Ujulu was among the pastors who served the church during a period when pastors were not receiving salaries. Despite the difficult circumstances, he continued to carry out his responsibilities faithfully.
The EYN president said his life demonstrated that faithful service is not defined solely by financial reward, but by commitment to God and the church.
Rev. Mbaya also announced plans to honour Rev. Ujulu an other late pastors who were committed to boosting agriculture during KBS and KBC days by reviving the traditional farm-ploughing activity using cattle, as was practised in earlier years.
The proposed commemoration would connect Rev. Ujulu’s legacy with the agricultural work for which he was remembered by former students and colleagues.
Late Rev. Ujulu is survived by Eight children, one of his sons, Late Dauda Ujulu, had previously passed away.
He was also survived by 30 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pastors from nearby DCCs joined the family and congregation for the funeral service, reflecting the wide network of relationships built during Rev. Ujulu’s years of ministry.
Speakers repeatedly emphasised his peaceful character and faithful commitment to service.
The life of Late Rev. Ujulu provides a reminder of the contribution made by earlier generations of pastors, teachers and church workers to the development of EYN.
His work at KBS connected pastoral ministry with practical education, particularly through agricultural training and student supervision.
His example also offers a lesson to younger pastors and church workers about serving faithfully even in difficult circumstances.
The proposed revival of the traditional cattle-ploughing activity in his honour could provide an opportunity for EYN to preserve part of its agricultural and educational heritage while remembering a servant who contributed to that tradition.
As the funeral concluded, the tributes to Late Rtd. Rev. Ujulu Dawai Mamza centred on a common description: a man who served quietly, loved his students, valued friendship and remained committed to God’s work.
His colleagues remembered his practical contribution to theological and agricultural education, while EYN leaders highlighted his years of pastoral service.
For his family, former students and the wider EYN community, his death represents a significant loss. His legacy, however, remains in the people he taught, the communities he served and the generations of church workers influenced by his ministry.
The words shared at his funeral reflected the Christian hope that death is not the end, but a transition into rest with God.
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