Kalu lauds Gregory Varsity founder

 

EMINENT businessman and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has described Gregory Uni­versity, Uturu in Abia State as an outstanding citadel of learning.
The business mogul made this known during a private visit to the founder and Chancellor of the ter­tiary institution, Chief Greg Ibe, on Saturday.
Kalu, who acknowledged the importance of education in national development, said the chancellor of the university has demonstrated selflessness and patriotism through the establishment of the tertiary institution.

He said: “Education re­mains the greatest asset you can give a child. Empower­ment of the people through knowledge and skills ac­quisition is key to national growth and development.
“I sincerely salute the spirit of the chancellor for siting the university in Abia State.
“We are proud that indi­viduals are complementing government efforts in the development of the Nige­rian educational sector.”
Kalu seized the opportu­nity to recall his free edu­cation scheme during his tenure as Abia governor and added that privileged personalities in Nigeria should emulate Ibe’s pas­sion for human capital de­velopment.
The former governor was received by the Vice Chan­cellor of the institution, Prof. Juliet Elu and other top management team of the university.