Gregory Ibe, Founder Of Gregory University Uturu, Dies

UTURU — The Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, is dead.

His death was announced by the Royal Family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State.

In an obituary signed for the family, the Ibe family of Amaokwe Achara Uturu said Prof. Ibe passed away following a series of health challenges which he faced with remarkable courage and strength.

“A distinguished academic, administrator, philanthropist, statesman, entrepreneur and educationist, Prof. Ibe dedicated his life to expanding access to education, uplifting the less privileged and serving humanity,” the family stated.

According to the announcement, through Gregory University Uturu, Skill ‘G’ Ltd., Innov8 Hub and numerous other initiatives, his generosity, vision and commitment to progress touched thousands of lives.

The family described him as a loving father, cherished brother, devoted grandfather and pillar of strength, noting he is survived by six children and seven grandchildren.

“To his family, he was much more than an accomplished man. He was a loving father, a cherished brother, a devoted grandfather, and a pillar of strength to us all,” the statement said.

The family expressed gratitude for outpouring of prayers, love, kindness and messages of sympathy, asking for continued prayers for peaceful repose of his soul and for strength for the family.

Funeral arrangements, the family said, will be communicated in due course, while appealing for privacy during the period of mourning.

Prof. Ibe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and former governorship candidate, was widely known for his investments in education and entrepreneurship development in Abia State and beyond.