Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Sister, Njide Okonjo-Udochi, Becomes First Black Female US ‘Physician of the Year’ 

Just as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is being celebrated as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), her sister, Dr. Njide Okonjo-Udochi has also emerged as Family Physician Of The Year 2021 in Maryland, United States.

This award was bestowed on Ms. Okonjo-Udochi by The Maryland Academy of Family Physicians (MDAFP).

The MDAFP award honors a standout member that exemplifies the values and traditions of the family physician.

Dr. Udochi is the first Black female to win the prestigious award.

WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala congratulated her sister on Twitter, writing: “Congratulations Dr Njideka Udochi, Maryland’s Family Physician Of The Year. Thank you for your care of COVID-19 patients and for saving so many lives. Proud of you my sister.”

Another Okonjo family member, founder, and CEO of Giant Beverages, Onyema Okonjo also congratulated Dr Udochi, writing: “Congratulations to both of my older sisters (Ngozi Okonjo Iweala & Njide Udochi).

“And congratulations to my parents. My eldest sister for her success with the WTO and my second sister for being selected as the best family practice doctor in Maryland, USA.

“My parents set the stage with their strong support for women. My mother has been a very passionate women’s rights advocate and even as a retired Professor of Sociology in her 90’s, she still cares about women’s rights, equal rights, and equal access for women. May God bless both of you and may both of you continue to reach greater heights.”