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]
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.
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 ]
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]