Christopher Oluwole Rotimi | |
|---|---|
| Governor Western State | |
| In office 1 April 1971 – July 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Adeyinka Adebayo |
| Succeeded by | Akin Aduwo |
| Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States of America | |
| In office March 2008 – 9 October 2009 | |
| Lieutenant | Null |
| Preceded by | George Obiozor |
| Succeeded by | Tunde Adeniran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1935 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Political party | Unknown |
| Alma mater | King's College, Lagos University College Ibadan |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
Christopher Oluwole Rotimi (born 20 February 1935) is a retired Nigerian Army brigadier general, diplomat and politician, he served during the Nigerian Civil War, and was the Governor of Western State while Nigeria was under military rule from 1971 to 1975. Oluwole Rotimi became the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States in 2007.[1]
- ^ Oyo State past and present. Nigeria: Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports & Culture. 2002. p. 30.