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.