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ABAKALIKI – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the appointment of Corps Commander Anthony Ozoemena Ogbodo as the new Sector Commander for RS9.2 Ebonyi State Command. CC Ogbodo officially assumed duty on Friday, taking over from CC Henry N. Igwe, who has been redeployed to the Corps Headquarters in Abuja. The handing-over ceremony marked a new chapter in the management of road safety and traffic regulations across Ebonyi State.
In his inaugural address to officers and men of the command, CC Ogbodo expressed profound gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve in his new capacity. He charged FRSC personnel in Ebonyi State to uphold the highest standards of professionalism by adhering strictly to the Corps’ code of conduct. “We must be fair and firm to road users, and always remember that our core mandate is to ensure road safety, traffic management, and the free flow of vehicles across the state,” he said.
Addressing road users, the new sector commander appealed for strict compliance with traffic rules and regulations, warning that disregard for safety norms often leads to preventable tragedies. “It is the person who returns home safely that is welcomed by his family. Let us all make safety a culture on our roads,” Ogbodo urged.
L-R: CC Anthony Ozoemena Ogbodo, FRSC Sector Commander, Ebonyi State and CC Henry N. Igwe, in Abakaliki, Friday
CC Anthony Ozoemena Ogbodo brings with him a rich history of service, discipline, and operational excellence. Born on November 14, 1965, in Enugu, he hails from Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. He obtained his School Certificate in 1981 from St. John’s College, Alor, Anambra State, before earning a B.A. (Hons) in History from the University of Calabar in 1987. He later bagged both a Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Business Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
Since joining the Federal Road Safety Corps in 1998, CC Ogbodo has served in diverse capacities that span intelligence, training, operations, and logistics. His career milestones include establishing the Zonal Intelligence Office in Owerri and holding several Unit Commander positions in Delta, Ebonyi, and Rivers States. He has also served in key strategic roles at the FRSC Headquarters and Zonal Commands, including as Deputy Commandant of the FRSC Academy in Udi, Enugu State, before his current posting to Ebonyi.
CC Ogbodo is a consummate professional who has undergone several local and international courses to hone his leadership and operational skills. Known for his commitment to discipline and result-oriented leadership, he is widely respected within the Corps as a thorough-bred officer with a strong field background and administrative competence.
A devout Catholic and a 4th Degree Knight of St. John’s International, CC Ogbodo is married to Lady Uche Eunice Ogbodo, and their union is blessed with children. His appointment as Sector Commander is expected to consolidate efforts toward safer roads and enhanced public trust in the FRSC’s mission in Ebonyi State. GMTNewsng
