Gregory Ibe
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Gregory Ibe | |
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| Born | 10 December 1963 |
| Party | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) |
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Known for | Founder of Gregory University and Innov8 Hub |
Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe (born 10 December 1963) is a Nigerian industrialist, academic, and politician. He is the founder and Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, and the visionary behind Innov8 Hub, a focal point for innovation and startup incubation in Abuja.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Ibe was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He hails from Uturu in Abia State. He began his career as an entrepreneur before moving into academia. He holds a PhD in Management and has been a visiting professor at several institutions.
Career
[edit]Academia and business
[edit]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.[2]
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
[edit]Ibe is 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.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Innov8 Hub: The birth of Nigeria's Silicon Valley". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Greg Ibe: My Quest to Serve Abia is Divine". This Day. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "'Prof Ibe does for others what only people of God do'". Daily Trust. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2026.