Dangote Group has appointed Dr. Mahmud Hassan, a renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, as its Group Chief Economist. This move aims to strengthen the Group’s economic advisory capacity amidst heightened global and domestic market volatility. Dr. Hassan will serve as the top adviser on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications, reporting directly to the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote.
With over 30 years of experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking, Dr. Hassan brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. During his tenure 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.
Dr. Hassan’s expertise extends beyond Nigeria, having played a key role in advancing regional economic integration. He worked 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.
As a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Statistical Association, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, Dr. Hassan is a respected figure in his field. 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.
The appointment of Dr. Hassan 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. With his expertise, the Group aims to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly complex economic landscape. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the Group’s operations and its contribution to the Nigerian and African economies.
