Etigwe Uwa Commiserates with Family of Gregory Ibe, Entire People of Abia State
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Etigwe Uwa, has commiserated with the family of the late Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, and the entire people of Abia State over the death of the renowned educationist, philanthropist and founder of Gregory University, Uturu.
In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, Uwa described Ibe’s death as a major loss to Abia State and Nigeria, noting that his contributions to education, entrepreneurship and human development would not be forgotten.
“I received with sadness the news of the passing of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR.
“His departure is a major loss for all of us in Abia State and the country as a whole. He made great impact through his university and the many other bold and innovative initiatives he conceived and executed,” Uwa said.
The senior lawyer noted that the late professor touched many lives through his generosity and the opportunities he created for people to acquire education and gain meaningful employment.
According to him, Ibe’s legacy would continue to live on through the institutions he established and the numerous people who benefited from his philanthropic activities.
“To the many lives he touched, through his benevolence, and the creation of platforms to study and be gainfully employed, he definitely lives on,” he stated.
Uwa extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, close associates and the people of Abia State, praying for God’s comfort and strength during the difficult period.
“I pray that God grants strength, fortitude and comfort to his family and close associates at this time of grief.
“May the kind and gentle soul of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, rest in perfect peace,” he added.
