The 65th President of Aba Sports Club, Chief Jerry Kalu has described the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe as a serial philanthropist and committed partner of progress.

Speaking when he received a delegation from Prof Gregory Ibe Foundation recently in his office, Chief Kalu praised the magnanimity of the Chancellor, who according to him “has maintained an enviable partnership with Aba Sports Club for many years, which has witnessed the donation of many gifts to the club, including a bus”.

Speaking earlier, leader of the delegation, Hon. Emeka Okafor commended the leadership of Aba Sports Club for initiating and undertaking the construction of many projects which in his words has resulted in “massive expansion of the club on all sides”. He stated that the delegation came to redeem part of the Chancellor’s pledge which was made during the inaugural dinner of the 65th President and proceeded to present a cheque of #1.2M to Chief Kalu. According to Hon Okafor, the pledge is in aid of the construction of a tractor house by Prof Ibe within the premises of Aba Sports Club and promised to remit the balance of #2M to ensure completion of the project.

Chief Kalu was joined in receiving the delegation by some executive members of the club management.