Gregory University

Gregory University
Motto	Knowledge for tomorrow
Type	Private
Established	2012
Founder	Gregory Ibe
Chancellor	Gregory Okechukwu Ibe
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. C. U Njoku^[1]
Students	2000+
Location	Uturu , Abia State , Nigeria 5°49′54″N 7°25′08″E / 5.83155693°N 7.41892274°E / 5.83155693; 7.41892274
Campus	Urban
Location within Nigeria

Gregory University (GUU) is located in Uturu, Abia State in Nigeria. It is a private University named after Pope Gregory I.^[2]^[3]^[4]

History

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The Gregory University is a Christian private university that was established in 2012 with approval from National Universities Commission (NUC).^[5]

Administration and governance

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Gregory University is a private Catholic university located in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. It was established in 2012 by Gregory University Foundation, with a mission to promote excellence in education, ethical values, and service. The governance structure includes a Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice‑Chancellor, and principal officers responsible for academic and administrative leadership.^[6]

Founder / Chancellor

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Rev. Fr. Gregory Ibe – Founder and Chancellor (2012–present), who established the university’s vision and mission and provides ceremonial leadership.^[7]

Vice‑Chancellors

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Vice‑Chancellor	Tenure
Prof. Augustine Mbara	2012–2017
Prof. Leo E. Ugwuegbu	2017–2023
Prof. Darlington E. Obodo	2023–present

Affiliations and partnerships

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Gregory University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.^[8]

References

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↑ Leading women^{[permanent dead link]}, 2014, SunNewsOnline.com, Retrieved 9 February 2016
↑ "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
↑ "Nigerian Government, Gregory University Partners Others to Train academics in Science". cp-africa.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
↑ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
↑ "Gregory University Uturu". Times Higher Education (THE). 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
↑ "About Gregory University". Gregory University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
↑ "History and Founding of Gregory University". Gregory University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
↑ "List of Approved Private Universities in Nigeria". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

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