A foremost Nigerian agronomist, businessman, philanthropist and chairman, University Press Plc, Dr. Lekan Aare, died yesterday at the age of 86.

The Public Relations Officer, University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Mr. Toye Akinrinola, confirmed Area's death to the newsmen in Ibadan.

He said Are died after a brief illness at the High Dependency Unit (HDU) East III Ward of UCH at 12:30am on Saturday.

Born on December 2, 1933 he was a philanthropist and former General Manager, Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority. He was also the Managing Director/Chairman, Kakanfo Inn, Managing Director, Lekan Are Farms Limited and Director, Punch Nigeria Limited. The agricultural consultant and farmer was until his death the Laguna Bobajiro of Ibadanland.

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