By Tony Adibe
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Enugu State Council during the grand finale of its annual Press Week 2024, honoured five individuals who distinguished themselves in their various careers.
One such recipient of the Awards during the ceremony, which was held at the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Press Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu was a police officer – currently serving as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), New Haven, Police Division within the Enugu metropolis, Mr. Ogbodo Chijioke Sunday.
NewsBitsng.com, hereby, reports the enviable profile of the DPO, who, in the rating of Enugu NUJ, deserved the Award with which he was honoured. Enjoy reading: “Ogbodo Chijioke Sunday hails from Enugu State Nigeria. He is a Superintendent of the Nigerian Police and the DPO of New Haven Police Station.
“He had his primary school education at Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu State and secondary school at Urban Boys’ Secondary School, Enugu. For his university education, he attended Enugu State University of Science and Technology where he begged an LL.B (HONS.) in 2013. He then proceeded to the Nigeria Law School, Abuja (B.L)
2014.
“Due to his love for education, Ogbodo proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, for his Masters degree program and he thereafter bagged LL.M 2018 in flying colours. He is currently undertaking his PhD program in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
Besides the NUJ Award, Ogbodo had been honoured with several other prestigious distinguished performance Awards such as:
“Best All Round Recruit Police College, Oji-River, Enugu State.
(Maintained First Position Consistently in all the Exams) 2000
Best All Round Cadet Inspector Police Academy, Kano.
(Maintaining First Position Consistently in all the Exams) 2006.
One of the Best Three Graduating Course Participants
General Detective Course, Police Detective College, Enugu, 2009.
Distinguished Course Participant Basic Surveillance Course, 2010.
Best Course Participant Disaster Management Course ‘’Group B’’ Police
Training School, Sokoto2011.
Best Graduating Law Student, (ESUT), 2013.
2nd Best Course Participant Advanced Detective Course, Police Staff College, Jos 2015.
Ogbodo is a member of several professional organizations such as:
Member Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
Fellow Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMA)
The DPO has attended courses that have equipped him as Inspector of Police. Among such courses were:
Cadet Inspector Course 37/2005.
Citizenship and Leadership Course 2005.
Combat Operation Course 2006.
*General Detective Course 2009.
Basic Surveillance Course 2010.
Ogbodo also participated actively in other courses/seminars as a seniour police officer. He attended the seminars listed below:
Advanced Detective Course 2015.
82 Division Operational Planning Cadre 2016
Government Legal Advisers/Law Officers Course2016.
Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research 2016.
Human Rights Course 1st Session 2017.
First Impression Matters ‘’Seminar’’ 2018.
Youth Violence and Policing Responsibility ‘’Seminar’’ 2022.
Law Human Rights, Crime and Society 2022.
South East Educators Conference 2024
People Management and Team Leadership Course 2024
Ogbodo has, since the year 2000 till date, has had work experience within the environment of the NPF.
“The Nigeria Police Force, 2000 till date.
Job Title: General Duty/Investigation/Crime Prevention/Protection of VIPs.”
NewsBits reports that “it is pertinent to state that the same way SP Ogbodo pays serious attention to his studies, he has also shown great commitment to protecting lives and property. This development has seen him being honored by both the Police where he works and other reputable organizations.
“Today he has been found worthy to be honored by the NUJ Enugu Council with NUJ Excellence Award. This is a token of appreciation and encouragement.
Congratulations, sir!”
