Steve Unegbu, Umuahia
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, the 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 expressed sadness over 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,” the statement added.
It could be recalled that Prof. Ibe had been battling some health challenges, according to the family announcement earlier on Monday and unfortunately he could not make it alive.
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.
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