ABIA – Governor Alex Otti has condoled the Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, over the death of his mother, Ugoeze Nneoma Margaret Ibe.
In his condolence message during a funeral service conducted by the St. Gregory the Great Catholic Chaplaincy, Uturu, Governor Otti noted that the deceased was not just a parent but 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.
The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, while describing death as an inevitable passage, noted that the loss of a dear one especially a mother is painful and enjoined the bereaved family to take solace in the enduring legacy of legacy of love, service and dignity she left behind.
He further encouraged the Chief Mourner and founder of Gregory University Uturu, Professor Gregory Ibe, to find comfort in the impactful life his mother lived and prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and for God’s abiding presence with the entire family.
In a homily, the Chaplain of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Chaplaincy, Uturu, Rev. Fr. Boniface Edomobi, challenged all to live righteously, learn to serve God and impact society positively with their substance.
In a vote of thanks, the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Mr Okechukwu Gregory-Ibe, thanked Governor Otti, his family, the church and all who came to identify with their family during their moment of grief.
Aged 81, Late Ugoeze Nneoma Margaret Ibe is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives.
The funeral attracted the presence of the former Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah, Senator Emma Nwaka, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ikechukwu Uwanna, Mr Ken Ahia among other distinguished personalities.
