Corps Commander (CC) of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anthony Ogbodo, has assumed duty as the new Sector Commander of FRSC Ebonyi State Command. Ogbodo assumed duty in Abakaliki, while being welcomed by officers of the command on Friday.
He took over office from Corps Commander Henry Igwe, who had been redeployed to the Motor Vehicle Administration Department of the FRSC Headquarters, Abuja. Until his recent deployment to be the new FRSC boss in Ebonyi State; Ogbodo was the Deputy Commandant, FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State.
Ogbodo joined the FRSC in January 1998, and throughout his career, he has served in various capacities and commands, showcasing his versatility and dedication, a thorough breed operational staff and served almost all operational positions in FRSC.
Key positions held included: Staff Officer, Corps Intelligence, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja (1998); Established the Zonal Intelligence Office in Owerri (1998-2003) and Unit Commander in the listed Commands unbroken (2003-2012): Warri Unit and Agbor Unit in Delta State; Afikpo Unit in Ebonyi State and Eleme Unit in Rivers State.
Held various positions at FRSC Headquarters and Commands, including: Head of Unit (Records and Documentation); Corps Secretary Office; Assistant Corps Commander (ACC) Training, Enugu, and Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Training, Enugu.
Others are Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Operations (Zonal Head of Operations), Enugu; Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Operations, Anambra; Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Logistics, Enugu; Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Operations, Enugu and the Registrar, FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State.
Ogbodo, who was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in Enugu, hailed from Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. While he began his educational journey in Enugu, later attended St. John’s College, Alor, Anambra State, where he obtained his School Certificate in 1981. He pursued higher education at the University of Calabar, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Degree in History in 1987.
He furthered his education with a Post Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, in 1995 and 1997, respectively. On professional development, Ogbodo had attended numerous courses, both locally and internationally, enhancing his skills and expertise.
In personal life, the new sector commander is a 4th Degree Knight of St. John’s International of the Catholic Church, and he is married to Lady Ogbodo Uche Eunice, and the marriage is blessed with children.
