Isuikwuato, Abia State , and the entire political and academic community across the nation has been thrown into mourning , following the reported death of renowned Politician, businessman, educationist and philanthropist , Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR.

Born , December 10, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Professor Ibe hailed from Achara, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. He built a reputation as an industrialist, academic and entrepreneur before expanding his influence into the political arena.

Professor Gregory Ibe was widely known for his contributions to education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and human capital development, he leaves behind a legacy that transcends various aspects of life.

Prof. Greg Ibe founded a foremost and notable University, Gregory University Uturu.
A private institution founded for the advancement of higher education and human capital development in Nigeria and beyond.

He also founded Innov8 Hub, an innovation and startup incubation centre in Abuja, reflecting his interest in entrepreneurship, technology and the development of innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

Academically, Ibe held a doctorate in Management and served as a visiting professor at several institutions, combining his entrepreneurial pursuits with a commitment to scholarship and institutional development.

Late Prof Ibe, was a prominent figure in Abia State political landscape. He contested the 2023 Abia governorship election as the flag bearer of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in a fiercely contested gubernatorial election in 2023.