The former Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida, has died.
According to The PUNCH, Maigida reportedly slumped and died on Sunday in Abuja.
Former DOPRI, Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (rtd), disclosed the news of Maigida’s death on his Facebook page, saying, “I join the Chief of the Air Staff, officers and men and DOPRI personnel to mourn the death of Air Commodore Wap Maigida. A dependable subordinate to his superiors and a compassionate superior to his subordinates.”
He assumed office as DOPRI on January 6, 2023, taking over from his predecessor, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, who is now the Commander 551 NAF Station, Jos.
Coincidentally, Maigida handed over to Gabkwet as Commander NAF Station, Jos.
Maigida was also a former Aide-de-Camp to former Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Jonah Wuyep.
Maigida who is the 18th DOPRI, was a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
Prior to his recent appointment, Maigida was Commander, 551 NAF Station, Jos.
