Oladayo Popoola
Nigerian politician and general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oladayo Popoola (Yoruba: Oládayọ̀ Pópóọlá; born 26 February 1944) is a Nigerian retired major-general who was military governor of Oyo State (January 1984 – August 1985) during the military regime of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, He was then appointed Military Governor of Ogun State (August 1985 – 1986) during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.[1][2]
Quick Facts Major General, Military Governor of Oyo State ...
Oladayo Popoola | |
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Military Governor of Oyo State | |
In office January 1984 – August 1985 | |
Preceded by | Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo |
Succeeded by | Colonel Adetunji Idowu Olurin |
Military Governor of Ogun State | |
In office August 1985 – 1986 | |
Preceded by | Oladipo Diya |
Succeeded by | Raji Alagbe Rasaki |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-02-26) 26 February 1944 (age 80) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Major General |
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