Tunji Alausa
Dr. Tunji Alausa | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Education | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2024 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Tahir Mamman |
| Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare | |
| In office August 21, 2023 – October 23, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ekumankama Joseph Nkama |
| Succeeded by | Iziaq Adekunle Salako |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Morufu Olatunji Alausa 18 April 1965 Epe, Lagos State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
Tunji Alausa (born 18 April 1965) is a Nigerian medical doctor specialising in nephrology and Minister of Education. He previously served as Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, with both appointments under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Alausa was born on 18 April 1965 in Epe, Lagos State.[4] He studied medicine and surgery at the University of Lagos, graduating in 1993.[5]
Career
From 1995 to 1997, Alausa completed a residency in internal medicine at both the Royal Bolton Hospital and the University of Newcastle. Between 1997 and 2001, he was a resident in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He subsequently became an assistant professor at Rush University Medical School before specialising in nephrology and hypertension at the Medical College of Wisconsin from July 2002 to June 2004.[5]
On 16 August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed him Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare. He was sworn in on 21 August 2023.[6][7] On 23 October 2024, he was redeployed as Minister of Education,[8] replacing Tahir Mamman, one of the five ministers dismissed by the president.[9]
References
- ^ Ahmed Tijjani Gwarzo (2 August 2023). "Meet Tinubu's Second Batch Of 19 Ministerial Nominees". Leadership. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Tinubu Dismisses Five Ministers, Reshuffles Cabinet". Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Abujah, Racheal (5 November 2024). "Alausa's Departure Loss To FMOH, Pate Insists". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Minister of Education in Nigeria: Morufu Olatunji Alausa Biography and His Cure for the Learning Crisis | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ a b Ekugo, Ngozi (3 August 2023). "Meet Dr. Tunji Alausa, Board certified Nephrologist on the new ministerial nomination list". Nairametrics. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Aworinde, Oluwatobi (16 August 2023). "Full List: Portfolios Of Tinubu's 45 Ministers". Channels TV. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Olayemi, Taiye. "Tour operators: How Lola Ade-John can succeed as tourism minister". P.M. News. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Agbajileke, Owede (23 October 2024). "Alausa in, Mamman out as Tinubu sacks education minister". TheGuardian. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (23 October 2024). "Tinubu sacks five ministers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 October 2024.