An Iroko tree has fallen in Abia state and indeed Nigeria as a man with thousands of lucrative ideas on the socioeconomic and political development of society has answered the ultimate call.
The Ibe family of Amaokwe Achara, Uturu, in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, has in a statement issued on Monday announced the death of the founder and proprietor of Gregory University Uturu (GUU), Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, who died following a series of health challenges.
The family while describing the deceased as a distinguished academic, administrator, entrepreneur, philanthropist and patriarch noted that he dedicated his life to education and service to humanity.
The statement, issued on behalf of the royal family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, explained that the late Prof Ibeh faced his health challenges with courage and strength.
Apart from the University, Professor Ibe founded Skill ‘G’ Ltd., Innov8 Hub and other initiatives focused on education, entrepreneurship and skills development.
The late Professor who is survived by six children and seven grandchildren will also be remembered him as a loving father, cherished brother, devoted grandfather and dependable source of guidance and support.
The statement reads:
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
With deep sadness, but with gratitude to Almighty God for a life of purpose, impact, and service, we, the Royal Family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State, announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, patriarch, and an exceptional man,
PROFESSOR GREGORY IKECHUKWU IBE, OFR
(Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu)
He 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. Through Gregory University Uturu, Skill ‘G’ Ltd., Innov8 Hub, and numerous other initiatives, his generosity, vision, and commitment to the progress of his people touched thousands of lives. His contributions and legacy will continue to make a lasting impact.
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. He is survived by six children and seven grandchildren, who will forever cherish his love, wisdom, guidance, and the example he set. His legacy lives on through his children, the countless students whose futures he helped shape, and the communities he transformed.
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers, love, kindness, and messages of sympathy extended to our family during this difficult time.
We ask for your continued prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and for strength and comfort for our family as we mourn his passing.
Funeral arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course.
We kindly ask that you respect our family’s privacy during this period of mourning.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Signed:
For and on behalf of the Royal Family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe
THE IBE FAMILY OF AMAOKWE ACHARA UTURU
