The Witness Nigeria gives insight on the biography, family, career and life story of Nigeria’s Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare. Though, not much was revealed.
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Full Name: Dr. Tunji Alausa
Date of Birth: not revealed.
State of origin: not stated.
Marital Status: Married
Profession: Nephrologist.
Tunji Alausa is a Nigerian medical doctor specialising in Nephrology, and the current Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare.
Tunji Alausa’s Professional Career
From 1997 and 2001, he was a resident in Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital, where he held the position of Chief Medical Resident. He then 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.
He also had a residency in Internal Medicine at both the Royal Bolton Hospital and the University of Newcastle from 1995 to 1997.
In 2023, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu appointed him as Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare. He was sworn in on the 21st of August, 2023.
Tunji Alausa’s Educational Career
Tunji Alausa studied medicine & surgery at the University of Lagos and graduated in 1993. He had his residency at the Cook County Hospital, in Chicago.
Net worth
His net worth was not stated – only his philanthropic efforts were revealed. He has made significant contributions to underserved communities by providing optimal care for patients with chronic kidney disease and creating employment opportunities for stakeholders. His philanthropic efforts have earned him numerous awards, and he has published several medical papers, with some appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Alausa, as a member of the Eko Club International Medical mission, has been at the forefront of leading multiple missions from the US to Lagos State.
In addition to his involvement with the Eko Club International, which represents Lagos indigenes in the diaspora, he is also an active member of Lagosians of Chicago, an association that brings together Lagos indigenes residing in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
