Tunji Olurin
Tunji Olurin | |
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| Administrator of Ekiti State | |
| In office 19 October 2006 – 27 April 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ayo Fayose (as governor) |
| Succeeded by | Tope Ademiluyi (acting) |
| Commander, ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force, Liberia | |
| In office December 1992 – October 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Maj-Gen. I. Bakut |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. J. Shagaya |
| Military Governor of Oyo State | |
| In office September 1985 – July 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Lt. Col. Oladayo Popoola |
| Succeeded by | Col. Sasaenia Oresanya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1944 |
| Died | 20 August 2021 (aged 76) |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Occupation |
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| Awards | Knight Commander HOAR |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1993 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | |
| Commands | ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force |
| Battles/wars | First Liberian Civil War |
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Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin ⓘmni (Yoruba: Adétúnjí Ìdòwú Ìṣọ̀lá Olúrìn; 3 December 1944 – 20 August 2021) was a Nigerian general who served as the military Governor of Oyo State from 1985 to 1988 and Field Commander of ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from 1992 to 1993 during the First Liberian Civil War. Olurin retired from service in 1993, and was a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was administrator of Ekiti State from 19 October 2006 until 27 April 2007.