Governor Alex Otti has condoled with the family of the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, GUU, Prof Gregory Ibe, over the death of their mother, Ugoeze (Nneoma) Margret Ibe, whom he described as a builder of character and a nurturer of dreams.
The Abia State Governor in a condolence message sent through his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, urged Prof Ibe and the family to take solace in the fact that their mother lived a fulfilled live leaving behind legacies that have nurtured the children to great men and women.
“We are here not only to mourn but to celebrate a life well lived—a life of sacrifice, strength, and enduring values.
The late mother of Professor Ibe was not just a parent; she was a builder of character, a nurturer of dreams, and a pillar whose influence is clearly reflected in the life and achievements of her son, including the establishment of Gregory University Uturu.
Her legacy is evident in the generations she raised, the values she instilled, and the impact she made within her family and community. It is often said that behind every great man is a woman of virtue, discipline, and vision. Today, we recognise and honour that truth.
We share in your loss, and we pray that God grants you the strength to bear it. While death is an inevitable passage, the pain of losing a loved one, especially a mother, is profound. Yet, we take solace in the enduring legacy she leaves behind—a legacy of love, service, and dignity.
To Professor Ibe, we encourage you to find comfort in the impactful life your mother lived. Her memory will continue to inspire, guide, and strengthen you in the years ahead.
In his sermon, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Samuel Okoli, charged Christians to see themselves as workers in God’s vineyard who would one day give an account of their life’s work to God.
He counselled them to be faithful in the work committed to their trust, either as public servants, politicians or contractors, as people who would be rewarded by their master at the end of their service.
Aged 81 years, Ugoeze (Nneoma) Margret Ibe, the mother of Prof Gregory Ibe, was yesterday laid to rest at her home in Amokwe, Achara Uturu, Abia State.
