Gregory Ibe, Abia APGA governorship candidate, dies

Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and the 2023 All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate for Abia State, has passed away.

His family confirmed the death in a statement released on Monday, noting that the academic, industrialist, and philanthropist died after battling health challenges. The statement described him as a “distinguished academic, administrator, philanthropist, statesman, entrepreneur, and educationist” who dedicated his life to expanding educational access and serving humanity.

In addition to his political career, Ibe was a significant figure in the education and technical sectors. Through companies such as Skill ‘G’ Limited and Innov8 Hub, he supplied laboratory and technical equipment to tertiary institutions across Nigeria. He is survived by six children and seven grandchildren.