MONARCH LAUDS PROF. IBE FOR HIS PHILANTHROPY

By Editor, Umuahia

The traditional ruler of Mgboko Amaise autonomous community in Obingwa Local government council in Abia state, HRM Eze Eberechi Dick has commended the Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Greg Ibe for his outstanding contributions to the growth of Abia State.

The immediate past chairman of the state council of traditional rulers described Prof. Ibe as a rare gift to the state and a worthy son who has provided succour to the needy.

He poured these encomiums on the varsity Don during the new yam festival (Iri ji) of his community where the later was conferred with a chieftaincy title of “Uri Chi Dere” of Mgboko Amaise autonomous community.

The Royal father, Eze Dick, thanked God Almighty for Prof. Gregory Ibe and praised him for awarding yet another batch of 94 slots of scholarships; four (4) per LGA to Abia indigenes plus 26 slots for indigent ones drawn from the 17 local areas in various fields of study including Medicine and Surgery which ordinarily will cost parents a fortune.

Last year, a total of one hundred (100) scholarships were awarded and over three hundred and fifty (350) students are currently on scholarship awards since the inception of the scheme.

In his response after receiving the Chieftaincy title, Prof. Gregory Ibe, represented by the Chairman Abia Crusaders Foundation; Prince Emeka Okafor appreciated the honour done him and dedicated the title of ‘Uri Chi Dere” to Abia Youths.

He was accompanied by members of the steering committee of the Crusaders foundation.