Early Life and Education
Samuel Olubunmi Alausa was born in 1963 in Ibadan to Elder James Olaniyan Alausa and Deaconess Felicia Aderinola Alausa.

Educational Background
– Primary Education: Wesley College Practicing School, Elekuro, Ibadan
– Secondary Education: Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Oniyere, Ibadan (1970-1980)
– Ordinary National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Estate Management: The Polytechnic Ibadan (1981-1986)
– Master of Urban and Regional Planning: University of Ibadan (1991-1994)
– Master of Science in Geographic Information Science: University of Ibadan (1997-1998)
– PhD in Built Environment

Career
– Oyo State Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (1989)
– Oyo State Local Government Service: Lands and Valuation Officer (1991)
– Private Practice (2007)
– Lecturer, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria