Gregory University (GUU) is located in Uturu, Abia State in Nigeria. It is a private University named after Pope Gregory I.[2][3][4]

Gregory University
MottoKnowledge for tomorrow
TypePrivate
Established2012
Founder Gregory Ibe
Chancellor Gregory Okechukwu Ibe
Vice-ChancellorProf. C. U Njoku[1]
Students2000+
Location, ,
5°49′54″N 7°25′08″E / 5.83155693°N 7.41892274°E / 5.83155693; 7.41892274
Campus
  • Urban
Gregory University is located in Nigeria
Gregory University
Location in Nigeria

History

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The Gregory University is a Christian private university that was established in 2012 with approval from National Universities Commission (NUC).[5]

Administration and governance

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Gregory University is a private Catholic university located in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. It was established in 2012 by Gregory University Foundation, with a mission to promote excellence in education, ethical values, and service. The governance structure includes a Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice‑Chancellor, and principal officers responsible for academic and administrative leadership.[6]

Founder / Chancellor

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  • Rev. Fr. Gregory Ibe – Founder and Chancellor (2012–present), who established the university’s vision and mission and provides ceremonial leadership.[7]

Vice‑Chancellors

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Vice‑ChancellorTenure
Prof. Augustine Mbara2012–2017
Prof. Leo E. Ugwuegbu2017–2023
Prof. Darlington E. Obodo2023–present

Affiliations and partnerships

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Gregory University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.[8]

References

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  1. Leading women[permanent dead link], 2014, SunNewsOnline.com, Retrieved 9 February 2016
  2. "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  3. "Nigerian Government, Gregory University Partners Others to Train academics in Science". cp-africa.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  5. "Gregory University Uturu". Times Higher Education (THE). 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  6. "About Gregory University". Gregory University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  7. "History and Founding of Gregory University". Gregory University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  8. "List of Approved Private Universities in Nigeria". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 24 February 2026.