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Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate Gregory Ibe dies
Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate Gregory Ibe dies after battling health challenges.
In brief
Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate Gregory Ibe dies after battling health challenges. Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate Gregory Ibe died after battling health challenges, leaving a legacy in education and philanthropy. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Gregory Ibe's death
Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate, died after battling health challenges.
Family statement
The royal family of Cyril Ibe of Okwelube I, Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State, announced his death.
Description of Ibe
The family described him as a man whose life was dedicated to education, philanthropy, and service to humanity.
Ibe's professional background
Ibe was an academic, administrator, industrialist, and philanthropist who founded Gregory University, Uturu, a private university known for research, medical science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Business ventures
He operated businesses including Skill 'G' Limited and Innov8 Hub, supplying laboratory and technical equipment to tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Political campaign
Ibe contested the 2023 Abia governorship election on the APGA platform, campaigning on a technology-driven vision to develop the state into an industrial hub.
Governor Otti's reaction
Abia State Governor Alex Otti expressed sadness over the loss, describing Ibe as an illustrious indigene whose contributions to education and research benefited the state and country.
Otti's condolences
Otti urged the family, friends, and associates to take comfort in Ibe's life and legacy, and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
Survivors
The family said Ibe was survived by six children, seven grandchildren, numerous mentees, and beneficiaries.
Family appeal
The family thanked the public for expressions of sympathy and appealed for privacy as funeral arrangements were concluded.
Here's the gist
Abia APGA 2023 governorship candidate Gregory Ibe died after battling health challenges, leaving a legacy in education and philanthropy.
