[citation needed] Osita Chidoka began his public sector career with the Federal Capital Development Authority in Abuja.
[4] After a public sector career, Chidoka joined Mobil Producing Nigeria, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, as a senior adviser on government and business relations.
[5] His leadership of the FRSC led to the transformation of the Corps into a functional lead agency for road traffic administration and safety management in the country, driven by information and communication technology.
Under Osita's leadership, FRSC built a reliable offenders’ register and database of drivers and vehicles in the country, leading to ECOWAS' adoption of the Nigerian model in the planned Regional Vehicle Administration Information System for other West African countries.
[7] He also introduced the fully biometric and globally acceptable driver’s license, revamped the number plate issuing system making it possible to search and identify vehicle owners on the go and linked to their vehicle insurance and built the ultra-modern number plate production facility in Abuja and Awka as well as a modern world-class Academy in Udi, Enugu State.
The agency also attracted $10M world bank funding to improve safety on selected corridors and build human capacity through exchange programme with California Highway Patrol and about 100 staff benefitted from the program.
[21][22] He writes a regular column, "Bridge Builder," for Leadership Newspapers, where he outlines pragmatic ideas for good governance.