Gregory Ibe

Gregory Ibe
Personal details
Born(1963-12-10)10 December 1963
Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, Nigeria
Died18 October 2026(2026-10-18) (aged 62)
PartyAll Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Children6
Occupation
  • Academic
  • Industrialist
  • Politician
Known for
Founder of Gregory University and Innov8 Hub

Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe (10 December 1963 – 18 October 2026) was a Nigerian industrialist, academic and politician. He was the founder and Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, and the visionary behind Innov8 Hub, a focal point for innovation and startup incubation in Abuja.

Early life and education

Ibe was born in Kaduna, Nigeria on 10 December 1963. He grew up in Uturu in Abia State. Ibe began his career as a businessman before moving into academia. He held a PhD in Management and was a visiting professor at several institutions.

Career

Academia and business

Ibe is best known for establishing Gregory University in 2012, a private university in Abia State with a focus on practical skills and entrepreneurship. He also founded **Skill 'G' Nigeria Ltd**, a technology company that partners with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to upgrade science and engineering equipment in Nigerian universities.

In partnership with Israeli technology experts, he established Innov8 Hub in Abuja to facilitate venture creation and technology transfer for Nigerian researchers.[citation needed]

Politics

Ibe was an active politician in Abia State. He was the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2023 Abia State gubernatorial election.

Death

Ibe died on 18 October 2026, at the age of 62. His death was confirmed in an official statement issued by his family. He was survived by his six children and seven grandchildren.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Innov8 Hub: The birth of Nigeria's Silicon Valley". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Greg Ibe: My Quest to Serve Abia is Divine". This Day. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Prof Ibe does for others what only people of God do'". Daily Trust. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Professor Gregory Ibe, Founder of Gregory University Uturu, Dies". Igbere TV. 18 October 2026. Retrieved 18 October 2026.