Gregory Ibe
Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe 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.
Early life and education
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
Academia and Business
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 to upgrade science and engineering equipment in Nigerian universities.In partnership with Israeli technology experts, he established Innov8 Hub in Abuja to facilitate venture creation and technology transfer for Nigerian researchers.