Dangote Group has appointed renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, Dr Mahmud Hassan, as its Group Chief Economist, reinforcing the conglomerate’s economic advisory capacity amid heightened global and domestic market volatility.
In his new role, Dr Hassan will advise the Group on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications, reporting directly to Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote, the company said in a statement.
Bringing over 30 years of experience in economic policy formulation, financial regulation, and central banking, Dr Hassan previously held senior positions at the CBN, 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, he has played a pivotal role in regional economic integration, serving as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade initiatives and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.
Dr Hassan holds a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey, UK, as well as 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.
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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 prolific researcher with publications in macroeconomics, monetary policy, energy economics, and financial engineering. He continues to serve as a visiting professor at multiple Nigerian universities and is the current President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.
According to Dangote Group, Dr Hassan’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to deep economic insight and policy intelligence as it navigates evolving market dynamics across Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.