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Dr. Uchechukwu Samson Ogah, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, describing his death as a great shock to Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, and Abia State at large.
In a condolence message made available to News Master, Dr. Ogah described the late Professor Ibe as his brother, a distinguished academic, an accomplished entrepreneur, and a man whose commitment to education, human capital development, and community advancement earned him recognition across Abia State and beyond.
He said the news of Professor Ibe’s demise was deeply painful, particularly because of the late scholar’s immense contributions to education and his determination to create opportunities for young people through his investments and initiatives. He noted that the establishment of Gregory University, Uturu, remains a significant contribution to the educational development of the area and a lasting part of the late professor’s legacy.
Dr. Ogah stated that the loss goes beyond the immediate family, describing it as a painful moment for the people of Uturu, the entire Isuikwuato LGA, and Abia State, which has lost a prominent son whose life was devoted to service, enterprise, and the advancement of humanity.
“On behalf of my family and the great people of Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of our dear brother, Professor Gregory Ibe, his children, the management and community of Gregory University, and all those whose lives he touched. May God grant the family the strength to bear this painful loss and grant his soul eternal rest,” Dr. Ogah said.
He prayed that the enduring legacies of the late Professor Ibe would continue to inspire generations, while urging his family, associates, and the university community to take solace in the remarkable impact he made during his lifetime.
