Paul Tarfa
Paul Chabri Tarfa CON (born 6 August 1941) is a retired Nigerian army major general who was appointed Governor of Oyo State, during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, handing over to the elected civilian governor Bola Ige.
Paul C. Tarfa | |
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| Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy | |
| In office January 1984 – December 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Brig-Gen Abdullahi Shelleng |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen Peter Adomokai |
| Governor of Oyo State | |
| In office July 1978 – October 1979 | |
| Preceded by | David Jemibewon |
| Succeeded by | Bola Ige |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1941 Garkida, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Adamawa State, Nigeria) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1988 |
| Rank | Major General |
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