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Tunji Olurin was born on 3 December, 1944 in Ilaro, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Ogun State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician and general (1944–2021). Discover Tunji Olurin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

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Occupation Politician · military officer
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 3 December, 1944
Birthday 3 December
Birthplace Ilaro, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Ogun State, Nigeria)
Date of death 20 August, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality Niger

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1944

Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin mni (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.

1966

He was educated at Egbado College (now Yewa College), and attended the Technical College, Ibadan (now Ibadan Polytechnic) in 1966.

He became a trainee at the Times Press in Apapa, Lagos.

1967

In 1967, he entered the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, where he obtained his NDA Certificate of Education.

He attended many professional courses during his army career.

He was a graduate of the School of Infantry, Quetta, Pakistan, the Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

Olurin enrolled into the Nigerian Army in 1967 as an officer cadet of the 3rd Regular Course where he obtained his NDACE (Nigerian Defence Academic of Education) and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army in March 1970.

1973

He became the Brigade Battalion commander in Kainji in 1973, and was the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

1975

He was Deputy Defence Adviser to the Nigerian High Commission in India (1975–1978) with the rank of major.

1978

After attending Staff College in 1978, he was deployed to the United Nations Peace Keeping Operation in Lebanon, where he commanded the Nigerian troops in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

His battalion was deployed between the Palestinian and Israeli forces.

1981

In 1981, as General Staff Officer Operations at Army Headquarters, he mobilized the OAU peacekeeping force in Chad.

This force included troops from Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya and Zaire.

Also in 1981, he conducted operations in Kano to suppress rebels led by religious fundamentalist.

1985

At the time of the August 1985 coup, when Major General Muhammadu Buhari was deposed and replaced by Major General Ibrahim Babangida,

Lt. Col. Tunji Olurin was Commander of the 1st Mechanized Brigade, Minna.

He was "aware" but not "active" in the coup.

After the coup, he was appointed the Military Governor of Oyo State (1985–1988).

During his tenure as governor, he was a member of the National Council of States.

1987

In 1987, he set up a committee that in 1988 recommended the establishment of what became the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.

1990

In 1990, Olurin became the General officer commanding the 3rd Armoured Division in Jos and a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council.

1992

He served as a Field Commander in the ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from December 1992 to September 1993, when he was relieved by Brigadier General John Nanzip Shagaya.

1993

Olurin retired from service in 1993, and was a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He used his trusted relationship with the Nigerian head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida, to obtain more troops for the mission, and by January 1993 had 16,000 troops under his command of whom 12,000 were Nigerian.

Olurin was determined to force Charles Taylor onto the defensive.

His aggressive tactics were militarily successful, forcing the NPFL to open negotiations by July 1993, although he was accused of showing favoritism to certain Liberian political groups.

2002

On 9 March 2002, Tunji Olurin was elected as the President of the Yewa Group (YG), formed to develop Yewaland in Ogun State.

2006

He was administrator of Ekiti State from 19 October 2006 until 27 April 2007.

Tunji Olurin was born at Ilaro to the Chief M. A. O. Olurin, the Agoro of Ilaro, and Madam Abigail Fola Olurin.

On 26 September 2006, the Ekiti State House of Assembly impeached the governor, Ayodele Fayose and his deputy Abiodun Christine Olujimi, alleging gross misconduct.

On 19 October 2006, President Olusegun Obasanjo declared a State of Emergency in Ekiti State and suspended the governor, deputy governor and House of Assembly of the state.

He appointed Tunji Olurin, as "Sole Administrator" on Ekiti State.

The State of Emergency was ratified by the National Assembly on 26 October.

Soon after being appointed, Olurin dissolved the local government councils, who were under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly misappropriating about 7.3 billion naira.

In 2006, he was appointed the Chancellor of the First University of Education in Nigeria, TASUED by Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State.

Olurin has been the recipient of many honours including the United Nations Peace Medal and the Knight Commander of the Humane Order of African Redemption (KCHOAR), Liberia’s highest national honour award.

2007

In March 2007, Tunji Olurin ordered the Ekiti State radio and television stations not to broadcast programs of the Action Congress (AC) candidate for the state governorship, Kayode Fayemi, while allowing broadcasts by the PDP.

Olurin remained in charge until he was replaced by Tope Ademiluyi on 27 April 2007.

2011

He has since remained in political oblivion following his loss at the Ogun State Governorship Election in 2011.

Olurin has lectured on peacekeeping at the International Peace Academy, the National War College, and United Nations seminars in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.