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| 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 | , , 5°49′54″N 7°25′08″E / 5.83155693°N 7.41892274°E |
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  Location in 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
[edit]The Gregory University is a Christian private university that was established in 2012 with approval from National Universities Commission (NUC).[5]
Administration and governance
[edit]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
[edit]- Rev. Fr. Gregory Ibe – Founder and Chancellor (2012–present), who established the university’s vision and mission and provides ceremonial leadership.[7]
Vice‑Chancellors
[edit]| Vice‑Chancellor | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Prof. Augustine Mbara | 2012–2017 |
| Prof. Leo E. Ugwuegbu | 2017–2023 |
| Prof. Darlington E. Obodo | 2023–present |
Affiliations and partnerships
[edit]Gregory University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ 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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