Paul Tarfa
| Paul C. Tarfa | |
|---|---|
| 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) | 
| Alma mater | 
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria | 
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army | 
| Years of service | 1962–1988 | 
| Rank | Major General | 
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.