Nigerian Varsity Chancellor Joins Governorship Race In Abia

Founder Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, has declared his ambition to run for Abia governorship on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

 

Ibe, who was at the party secretariat in Umuahia on Wednesday to consult the leadership, said his candidacy on PDP’s platform would send shivers into candidates of other political parties.

 

 

The educationist, also the university chancellor said that he was offering himself to serve the state iin the bid to enthrone excellence in governance of the state.

 

 

He also said his interest was to provide an “answer to the glamour for something ultimately fresh in leading the state”.

 

 

He listed some of his contributions to the infrastructure and human capital development in support of the PDP-led administrations at different eras.

 

 

According to him, he offered scholarship to 70 students in the university through the state scholarship board.

 

 

”Also, 350 students from 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state are studying medicine, surgery, pharmacy, nursing, optometry, physiotherapy, radiology and insurance and enjoying his tuition-free scholarships,” he said

 

 

He further said that he had trained 1,500 Abia youths from six LGAs of Ohafia, Umunneochi, Isialangwa North and South, Ukwa West and Obingwa, in different skills with the National Directorate of Employment.

 

 

He noted that the essence of his interventions was to bolster the capacity of PDP at all levels.

 

 

“I have discharged my responsibilities in properly supporting and situating the party and its programmes at my Achara/Mbaugwu Ward 7, Isuikwuato LGA, state and national levels.

 

 

“I have never wavered in my support to the party and its ideals to which I have severally and serially been recognised as a loyalist, beacon and ardent champion,” he said.

 

 

The governorship hopeful who listed many other achievements pointed out that the manifesto dwells majorly on social issues of employment for the youths, security of lives and property, welfare for the aged and development of health infrastructure.

 

 

Chairman of the party, Chief Alwell Asiforo, acknowledged Ibe’s numerous contributions to the growth and successes recorded by the party in the state.

 

 

Asiforo promised that the party would provide a level playing field for all the aspirants and prayed God to help it pick the best aspirant to fly its flag in 2023.

 

 

 

For further information, Visit the University’s website, www.achievers.edu.ng or call Bayo 📲 08033432195, Oluchi 📞08039366046 for more details on the admission process and other courses available for admission seekers.