In this article, The Witness Nigeria examines the biography, family, career and life story of Nigeria’s Minister of State, Education Hon. Tanko Sanunu.
Full Name: Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sanunu.
Date of birth: February 2nd 1967
State of Origin: Kebbi State
Religion: Islam.
Occupation: Politician
Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sanunu is a Nigerian politician, obstetrician and gynaecologist. He represents the Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski federal constituency of kebbi state. He is a devout follower of the Islamic religion.
He keeps his personal life relatively private. He was born into a family in kebbi state.
Educational background of Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sanunu
Sununu pursued his education diligently, obtaining a bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery {MBBS} degree. As well as certifications FWACS, FMAS, and DMAS in medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology, minimal access surgery from the college of medical sciences at the University of Maiduguri. His quest for knowledge is evident in his numerous certifications.
Professional career of Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sanunu.
Dr. Sununu’s career has been marked by significant contributions to the medical and political fields. He served as a Member of the Board of Management for the Federal Medical Centre in Katsina in 2013, as well as a Member of the Board Management for Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto in 2018. He holds memberships in prestigious medical associations, including the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SOGON), and World Association of
Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) in India. He is also a Life Member of the Medical and Dental Consultant of Nigeria. Currently, he is honored to serve as the Minister of State for Education, following his nomination by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
His net worth is presently valued at $500,000.
