Guardian Newspaper Announces Alex Ibru's Death

The passing on of Alexander Uruemu Ibru, Chairman and Publisher of THE GUARDIAN, flagship of the Nigeria press has been announced. He died at about 1.30pm today, November 20 while in the course of an illness. He was aged 66.

Ibru was born on March1, 1945, the youngest of the famous Ibru brothers who hailed from Agbhara-Otor, in today’s Delta State and whose entrepreneurship made the name almost synonymous with business in Nigeria. He attended the Yaba Methodist Primary School(1951-1957), Ibadan Grammar  School(1958-1960), Igbobi College, Lagos(1960-1963) and the University of Trent (formerly Trent Polytechnic)(1967-1970) where he studied Business Economics. After working briefly in the family business under the tutelage of his older brother and patriarch, Micheal C.O. Ibru, Alex Ibru launched out on his own and soon became one of the most successful young businessmen in the country.

He founded The Guardian in 1983 with a mission to make it one of the five best English language newspapers in the world. It soon established itself and has since remained the flagship of the Nigerian press.

Ibru is the Chairman of Trinity Foundation, the vehicle through which he did his massive philanthropy, giving support to the poor and the needy. He was also the founder of the Ibru Centre which promotes ecumenism and religious harmony.

Alex Ibru is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International. He was minister of Internal Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and member of the highest Provisional Ruling Council. PRC,from 1993 to 1995. As minister, he introduced far-reaching reforms in the management of Nigeria’s prisons and the Immigration Service.

He left the Sani Abacha-led government on principle, after which an attempt was made on his life, allegedly on the orders of the ruling junta. The case on that attempted murder is still in court.
He is a recipient of D.Litt honoris causa of the University of Port Harcourt.

A man extremely passionate about Nigeria and a compassionate promoter of joy of humanity, Ibru’s philanthropy, his outstanding entrepreneurship, contributions to the development of the mass media in Nigeria and commitment to selfless service stood him out all through his life.
Burial arrangements will be announced soon by the family

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rip

Eyah! d rich also cry, RIP Mr. Ibru

RIP

He built a decent newspaper and some good businesses.

kokoA:

Eyah! d rich also cry, RIP Mr. Ibru

death is the only uniform that everybody will wear. Adieu

Does that mean that Al-Mustapha can go home like that - since there is no complainant?

That's another angle to his case, but don't forget it's the state against al mustapha and not ibru against him

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

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Surely, the days of man are numbered. Those who ignore this fact will be taken unaware.

May his soul rest in peace.

Wasnt he they guy with Parkinson's syndrome?

R.I.P Alex Ibru

A great man ! RIP.

Condolence to the family

RIP, too young to die

Death is the destiny of every man

Babzilla:

Wasnt he they guy with Parkinson's syndrome?

Yes.

RIP, your Legacies in the world of journalism remain fresh in my heart.

What a Great Loss! Condolence greetings to his family members.
Rest In The Bosom of The Lord Alex Ibru. Adieu

Na only for naija person go die and dey go say na hero, na for naija thief go die. Dey go say na king. Nigeria. Gosh i hate dat country!!!!!!!

R.I.P Alex Ibru

RIP!!! In His Bosom I Pray.

Sad. He wasn't that old. But then given what life expectancy is in Nigeria,
My condolences to the family.

May his Soul RIP


2011 abeg do come go.So many heroes gone already.


He will be greatly missed

sad loss

Isn't he related to that thief Cecelia Ibru?

Just asking o!

One more thing,
He is the husband of Cecilia Ibru.

fm7070:

One more thing,
He is the husband of Cecilia Ibru.

you are wrong , he was a brother to the husb of cecilia

we will always live to remember you and your good works. Rest in peace Alex Ibru.

we will always live to remember you and your good works. Rest in peace Alex Ibru.

initiate:

you are wrong , he was a brother to the husb of cecilia

really?