The Super Eagle completed his transfer from Atalanta during the January window and made his La Liga debut on Sunday against Real Betis.
Speaking to Footy Africa, Okpara praised the Nigerian international’s decision, insisting that joining Atletico Madrid was the ideal choice for his career, rather than opting for Fenerbahce.
"Just look at it when you look at Fenerbahce, and look at Atletico Madrid. Even a blind person would not choose Fenerbahce, " he said.
"Not that it’s not a good league. It’s a good league. But exposure is where you want to improve your game, where the whole world will see you. This is the league (La Liga). This is the right league for him to go to.
"You know, we are not saying that the Turkish league is bad, no. Would you want people to see you? People all over the world are watching La Liga.
"Two people are watching the Turkish league. So, I mean, nobody would take Fenerbahçe rather than going to Atletico Madrid.
“So it’s the right choice. They know themselves that Lookman will not come. They just tried, and at the end of the day, he wouldn’t take them. It’s a gamble thing. I’m very happy for him. And it’s good for our nation.”