‘Like mother like daughter’: Reactions as Dora Akunyili’s daughter named chief medical officer of US hospital

Ije Akunyili, daughter of former NAFDAC DG, Dora Akunyuli, has been appointed as the new chief medical officer of Jersey City Medical Center, in the United States.

A tweet by announcing the development by the American hospital reads; “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ije Akunyili, M.D., MBA, MPA, as our new chief medical officer. She is a tremendous asset to our team.”

The news has however generated reactions from Nigerians.

Like mother, like daughter. Always winning and making giant strides.

Read some of the reactions below:

Congratulations Dr. Ije we are proud of you. All the best ??

Originally tweeted by Ebuka CFC (@here_as_B) on 2023/01/13.

Like mother like daughter.

Congratulations nne

Originally tweeted by NwaChineke (@IfeanyiAzubui18) on 2023/01/12.

Greatness in this case is hereditary.
Congratulations

Originally tweeted by IamEvaDeGreat (@IamEvaDeGreat) on 2023/01/12.

Congratulations, like Mother like daughter…a true asset!

Originally tweeted by Kings (@Rexbasil1) on 2023/01/13.

Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

Originally tweeted by H (@BangBangHouston) on 2023/01/13.