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OLUTOYE, Maj-Gen. Olufemi

B.Sc, M.A, retired soldier, born May 18, 1931, Ido-Ani, Owo, Ondo State; married Hannah Omotayo Johnson, 1958, three sons, three daughters; Education: St James School, Benin City, 1937-40; St Peter's Schools, Benin City, 1941-44, Government College, Ibadan, 1945-50; University Col lege, Ibadan, 1950-54; University of Cam bridge, 1955-56; Career: Appointed Vice Principal/Acting Principal,Olu-IwaCollege, Ijebu-Ode, 1954-59; Enlisted into Regular Infantry Services, Nigerian Army, 1959-64; Military Undersecretary, Ministry of Exter nal Affairs, 1967-69; Brigade Commandar, 2nd Area Commander, 1966-67; Director, Nigerian Army Education Corps, 1964-65; Commander, Nigerian Army Resettlement Centre, Oshodi, 1969-75; Chairman, N.Y.S.C, 1975-77; Federal Commissioner For Youths, Sports & Social Development, 1975-77;President, Nigerian Olympic Com mittee (NOC); Chief of Mission, Nigerian Olympic Teamto Moutreal '76; Chairman, Ondo State Health Management Board, 1978-79; member, Rotary International, 1982-date; member, Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), 1994-date; member, Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; Traditional Title: Baba Ijo ofHoly Trinity Anglican Church, Ido-Ani, Ondo State; National Decorations: Gold Medal for Services to University Education by…

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Uni versity of Lagos; Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), by the Nigerian Army; Forces Services Star; Foreign Honour: Listed, Who's Who in the Commonwealth; Publi cation: BreedingtheBoys: History oftheNi gerian Military at Age 40; Political Party: member, defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Presidential Aspirant, 1992-93; Hobbies: reading, playing organ & piano, current affairs, walking; Address: 22, Ikale Road, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State, P.O. Box 892, Akure, Ondo State; Telephone: 034-241-345.

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