Dangote Group names ex-CBN director Mahmud Hassan as chief Economist

Dangote Group has appointed respected economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria director, Dr Mahmud Hassan, as its Group Chief Economist, in a move aimed at boosting the company’s economic advisory strength amid growing global and local market uncertainty.

In a statement, the company said Dr Hassan will act as the Group’s principal adviser on economic strategy, market developments and policy matters, and will report directly to the Group President, Aliko Dangote.

Dr Hassan brings over three decades of experience spanning economic policy development, financial sector regulation and central banking, having held senior roles during his time at the CBN.

During his long career at the CBN, he held several senior positions, including Director of the Trade and Exchange Department and Director of the Monetary Policy Department.

He also served as Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee and as Special Assistant on Economic Policy and Research to the CBN Governor.

Beyond Nigeria, Dr Hassan has played a key role in advancing regional economic integration, working as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration initiatives and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.

Academically, he holds a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, as well as a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

He is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School and holds professional certifications as a Bank Examiner and AML CFT Analyst.

Dr Hassan is a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Statistical Association, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria.

He is also a prolific researcher with extensive publications in macroeconomics, monetary policy, energy economics, and financial engineering.

In addition to his corporate role, he continues to serve as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is currently the President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.

According to the statement, his appointment underscores Dangote Industries Limited’s focus on deep economic insight and policy intelligence as it navigates evolving market dynamics across Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.

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