The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, has commended the outgoing Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Okechukwu Agbai Okpara, for his significant contributions to ongoing military operations and efforts to restore peace and security in the North-West.
Wase gave the commendation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a send-forth ceremony organised in honour of the outgoing Air Component Commander at the Headquarters of 1 Division, Kaduna.
In a press statement issued by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the GOC said Okpara’s one-year tour of duty witnessed remarkable improvements in air-ground integration, operational coordination and mission effectiveness.
He particularly praised the outgoing commander for his dedication, professionalism and commitment to strengthening collaboration between the air and land components, noting that the partnership significantly enhanced operational efforts across the Sector’s Joint Operations Area.
Major General Wase expressed appreciation to Air Commodore Okpara for his invaluable contributions and selfless service to the success of Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
He also wished him continued success in his future military assignments.
In his remarks, Air Commodore Okpara expressed gratitude to the GOC for his exemplary leadership, cooperation and support throughout his tour of duty.
He described his experience working with Sector 1 as rewarding and fulfilling, highlighting the spirit of teamwork, mutual understanding and collaboration that characterised their operational engagements.
The send-forth ceremony underscored the importance of sustained inter-service cooperation and effective air-land coordination in strengthening ongoing military operations under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
