Mr Akin Areola
Managing Director, OAU Integrated Farms Limited

Mr Akin Areola is the Managing Director of OAU INTEGRATED FARMS LIMITED and ASTRON FARMS LIMITED. He is also Chairman of RIDGES INSURANCE BROKERS a Director of Secure Electronic Technologies Plc formerly, National Sports Lottery Plc (NSL) and Turfcare Services Limited. He had in the past been Managing Director /CEO of Trans nationwide Express Plc from 1998 – 2002 and Chief Executive of Gaming Management Limited from 2002 – 2004.

Mr Areola worked previously with DHL International, Red Star Express (FedEx) and ABEX Parcel Services Limited. He graduated from the University of Benin, Benin City in 1983 with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division) in Political Science. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from the same University (1986).

He is a Fellow of Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), A Rockefeller Foundation for Sustainable development. He is a Past Captain of Ikeja Golf Club and a Member of the Lagos State Golf Association.