Distinguished agronomist, Punch Board member, businessman, and esteemed senior citizen, Dr. Lekan Are, has passed away.
A family member who confirmed his death to newsmen on Saturday said Dr. Are died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, shortly after midnight. He was 86.
Dr. Are, the longest-serving director on the board of Punch (Nigeria) Limited, was the Chairman of Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State and a former Chairman of University Press Plc.
A distinguished and well-regarded agriculture and water resources expert, he also served as General Manager of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.
May his soul rest in peace.