PROF. GREGORY IBE, GREGORY UNIVERSITY FOUNDER, DIES AFTER ILLNESS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Prof. Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the 2023 Abia State governorship election, has died.
His death was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the royal family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe of Okwelube I, Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.
According to the family, the educationist, industrialist and philanthropist died after battling health challenges.
The statement read, “With deep sadness, but with gratitude to Almighty God for a life of purpose, impact, and service, we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, patriarch, and an exceptional man, Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR.”
The family described the late professor as a distinguished academic, administrator, philanthropist, statesman, entrepreneur and educationist who devoted his life to expanding access to education, supporting the less privileged and serving humanity.
Ibe established Gregory University, Uturu, a private institution recognised for its emphasis on research, medical science, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Through his companies, including Skill ‘G’ Limited and Innov8 Hub, he also supplied laboratory and technical equipment to tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
In politics, Ibe contested the 2023 Abia State governorship election under the APGA platform, presenting a technology-driven development plan aimed at transforming the state into an industrial hub.
He is survived by six children, seven grandchildren, as well as numerous mentees and beneficiaries of his work.
The family expressed appreciation to members of the public for their condolences and appealed for privacy as arrangements for his burial were being finalised.
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