The Dangote Group has announced the appointment of renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, Dr. Mahmud Hassan, as its new Group Chief Economist.
The appointment, announced in a statement on Monday, aims to bolster the Group’s economic advisory capacity, particularly amidst the current environment of high global and domestic market volatility.
In his new capacity, Dr. Hassan will report directly to the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, and will serve as the Group’s principal advisor on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications across the conglomerate’s diverse interests.
Dr. Hassan brings over 30 years of extensive experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking.
His career at the CBN included key senior positions such as:
- Director of the Trade and Exchange Department
- Director of the Monetary Policy Department
- Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- Special Assistant on Economic Policy and Research to the CBN Governor
Dr. Hassan is highly credentialed, holding a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, alongside a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School and holds professional certifications as a Bank Examiner and AML/CFT Analyst.
Beyond his corporate roles, Dr. Hassan has played a key part in regional economic integration, serving as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.
He also continues to serve as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is the current President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.