Amb. Gabriel Egbe was born on 25th March 1965 in an agrarian community of Okpenehi-Yahe. He attended St. John’s Primary School, Yahe and Yala Secondary Commercial School, Okpoma where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1979 and West African School Certificate in 1984 respectively. In 1988, Amb. Egbe gained admission into the University of Calabar to read Education with speciality in Guidance and Counselling. He graduated in 1992 with second class upper division and proceeded for a one year National Youth Service Scheme in Benue State. Mr. Egbe was employed in the University of Calabar as an Administrative Assistant in 1997. He rose steadily by dint of hardwork to the position of Deputy Registrar in 2015. Since assumption of duty in the University, Mr Egbe has worked in virtually all the Units in the University. He served as Head of Counselling Unit/Alumni Relations Officer, Admin Officer (Students Affairs), Faculty Officer, Head, Establishment Division and Head, Academic Division. Amb. Egbe is known for his passion for service, dedication to duty, leadership acumen and commitment to excellence in service delivery. He is a humble, quiet, easy going but strict disciplinarian. He loves swimming, writing and listening to traditional tunes. He is married and the marriage is blessed with five children to the glory of God.