Ijeoma, the daughter of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, has been named the Chief Medical Officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America.In a statement released on the official website of the centre, Dr. Akunyili is the first African American medical professional to serve in the role.
In his comment, the MD, Executive Vice President/Chief Medical and Quality Officer at WJBarnabas, Dr. Andy Anderson, said that her “experience managing multi-specialty physician groups in integrated health care systems will help support Jersey City Medical Center in providing comprehensive health care throughout the community.”
“She has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and as our Chief Medical Officer, we look forward to creating a world-class experience for every patient at Jersey City Medical Center. I am confident that Hudson County will benefit in a great way from her leadership, and that her presence will have tremendous impact,” added, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Center, Michael Prilutsky.
Speaking on the appointment, Ijeoma was quoted as saying “I am grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the residents of Hudson County and continuing to provide safe, innovative, efficient, and equitable care.
“It is a true privilege to lead the clinical effort at Jersey City Medical Center and to create sustainable health outcomes for our community.”
Dora Akunyili was the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control of Nigeria from 2001 to 2008 and was later appointed Minister of Information and Communications.
She died in 2014 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Some reactions culled below:
Olusanjo Ojekanmi
Nigeria is a great country, leadership is her albatross
rodunsin Sunday
Congratulation to you woman
Your mother was very brilliant and intelligence too.
yodele Mac-olaiya Damilola
Thanks for making Momma’s proud 💞💞💞
Adefala Peter Adewale
Excellence runs in this family.
akolade Benjamin
Like mother like child dnt come to Nigeria may then no kill u too.
Aledare Jude
The world sometimes criticise and bully Nigerians out of jealousy. Although our leaders are not doing well
Nkky Nikeja Momoh
Another solider in the health sector. Thank God. Her ministerial appointment is loading small small.
Felicia Okwori
Her mother’s daughter! 👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️
Morgan Onumah
Congratulatons, keep the legacy going.
Dora Akunyili’s Husband Shot Dead In Anambra
The husband to late former Information Minister and NAFDAC boss, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Dr. Chike Akunyili, has been gruesomely murdered by unknown gunmen. The medical doctor was killed by unknown gunmen in Nkpor, Anambra state on Tuesday, September 28.
Late Chike Akunyili had just attended a meeting of the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where he spoke glowingly of his late wife who was a member and was on his way home when he was killed by the gunmen.
I was with this man yesterday same yesterday at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha. It was an occasion of University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch event where they honoured late Dora Akunyili.
He spoke glowingly about Dora and made a donation of 500k to the association. He was there with his son ,Obum now working with Anambra state government.
We saw them off to the car and it was emotional when Obum hugged him tight as both of them separated to join their respective vehicles.
Obum was in a white Hilux while the man was in a big Jeep (i think Prado). God have mercy!”a reliable source reported,
However spokesperson of the state police command and he mentioned he is yet to receive any information on the incident.
