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Olorogun Michael Ibru loved every moment of his secondary and boarding education at Igbobi College. And out of his love for knowledge, Olorogun Michael Ibru donated a whole college – Agbarha College, later re-named Ibru College – to his people; donated classroom blocks, vehicles and money to various educational institutions and charity organisations; awarded several scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary schools and institutions of higher learning both in Nigeria and abroad, and sponsored various sporting activities in order to ensure an even development of the mind, soul and body, which is the primary objective of education.
In full recognition of his dedicated service to the cause of education and his vast capacity and willingness to continue sponsoring that cause, the former Midwest State government appointed Olorogun Michael Ibru member of the Provisional Council of the University of Benin in 1975. Ologorun Michael Ibru’s dream of excellence in education which he acquired in his leadership positions at Igbobi as head of cricket, head of house, and school prefect under the tutelage of Canon Parker and Mr. & Mrs. Mason (blessed memory) has escalated to the founding of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU).
Olorogun Michael & Dr. (Mrs.) Ibru share the same passion of excellence in education and have jointly put together the establishment of an international standard in University education at MCIU. Olorogun Michael Ibru dreamed the dream and Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru execute; the perfect partnership and co-operation. Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru’s passion derived from her experience growing up witnessing her father Chief Edward Sido, LLB establishing primary and secondary schools. The proposed Michael and Cecilia Ibru University is the first educational project of the Michael and Cecilia Foundation. The proprietors of the Foundation are from families who have been committed to education for the poor as far back as in the 1950s.
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