Gregory University founder, Prof. Ibe, dies at 63

By Steve Oko
UMUAHIA — The Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, is dead.
Ibe, who was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Abia State in the 2023 election, died on Sunday at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness, according to his family.

His death was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the royal family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community.

The late professor was described as a distinguished academic, administrator, philanthropist, entrepreneur and educationist who dedicated his life to expanding access to education, uplifting the less priv...