[2]The Federal Government disbanded PICOMSS following its refusal to merge with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), leading to a jurisdictional conflict over control of the nation's waterways.
[citation needed] Atawodi was the first Nigerian[5] to complete an advanced fast jet flying course at the Royal Air Force, Valley, North Wales, UK, on the Hunter Aircraft.
[citation needed] For over eight years, he led the Mig 21 aerobatic display team, garnering significant recognition within the Nigerian Air Force.
As Director of DFRRI in the then Benue State,[8] Atawodi significantly impacted rural communities by constructing over 1700 kilometers of roads and electrifying 19 towns and villages.
Atawodi holds several traditional titles,[13] including Amana-Achofe by His Royal Majesty the Attah Igala in 1985, Dikenagha in 2007 from Bende in Abia State, Oga Etemahi Igalamela in 2008, and Ohioma Ejeh Ankpa in 2009.