COVID-19: Prof. Ibe Extends Palliative To ABSU, ABIAPOLY

Speaking while handing over the palliatives to the executive members of ABSU ASUU, the Vice Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu,Prof Augustine Uwakwe, conveyed the empathy of Prof Ibe on the plight of the citizenry occasioned by the global pandemic. While appreciating the inability of the exercise to meet the entire food needs of the people,the Vice Chancellor however stated that "Prof Ibe was motivated to launch the innovation out of love and care for the citizenry, as a way of expressing his concern for the well being of Abians especially during these trying times". Recalling the fraternal relationship existing between ABSU and GUU,Prof Uwakwe further contended that the donation will help strenghten the mutual ties.

Responding while receiving the items, the Chairman of ABSU ASSU, Dr. V. C. Nkemdirim thanked Prof. Gregory Ibe for his kind disposition, stating that the gesture is a true reflection of the Igbo belief in the concept of 'O nuru ube nwanne ya agbala oso'.

On his part,the Rector of Abia State Polytechnic Aba,Prof Ezionye Eboh, expressed deep appreciation to Prof Ibe for allowing God use him to assuage the pains brought on the people by COVID-19 and enjoined other advantaged individuals to emulate the gesture.

Correspondents report that previous editions of the Prof Gregory Ibe Foundation palliative exercise had undertaken the distribution of amenities to state governments, local government councils, groups, institutions and associations within and outside the state.