Paul Tarfa

Paul C. Tarfa
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
In office
January 1984 – December 1985
Preceded byBrig-Gen Abdullahi Shelleng
Succeeded byMaj-Gen Peter Adomokai
Governor of Oyo State
In office
July 1978 – October 1979
Preceded byDavid Jemibewon
Succeeded byBola Ige
Personal details
Born (1941-08-06) 6 August 1941
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1962–1988
Rank Major General
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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.