Arifin Achmad

Arifin Achmad (23 October 1924 – 11 January 1994) was an Indonesian military officer who served as the governor of Riau between 1966 and 1978. Early life Achmad was born in Bagansiapiapi on 23 October 1924. In 1966, the pro-Sukarno governor of Riau Kaharuddin Nasution was removed from office, and Achmad was appointed as caretaker, then acting governor in his place. Achmad was officially sworn in as full governor on 4 March 1967.

On 5 December 1972, he was sworn in for his second term as governor. His tenure saw the movement of the governor's office, the establishment of the University of Riau, and the construction of two bridges in Kampar and Siak. After the conclusion of his term, in 1977, he continued to serve as acting governor until 1978. He was also part of the People's Consultative Assembly, starting in 1977.