Otti Mourns Greg Ibe, Says Abia Lost Illustrious Son

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, Founder of Gregory University Uturu and APGA governorship candidate in 2023 election.

In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti said he was saddened by the passing of Prof. Ibe given his continued impact in education and research in the country and Abia State in particular.

According to the statement, the Governor and numerous other well-wishers had prayed and hoped that the respected administrator and philanthropist would overcome sickness he battled for some time.

“Unfortunately, he couldn’t. We cannot question God,” the statement said.

Otti enjoined family, friends and loved ones of late academic not to mourn like those without hope, but take solace in the fulfilled and impactful life he led and strive to uphold his worthy virtues and legacies.

“Governor Otti, on behalf of his family, the government and people of Abia State, mourns Prof. Ibe and prays that God grants his soul eternal repose,” Ekeoma added.

Prof. Ibe, died after battling some health challenges, according to the family announcement earlier on Monday.

He was the proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Skill ‘G’ Ltd. and Innov8 Hub, and was widely known for investments in education and philanthropy.

He is survived by six children and seven grandchildren.