The Dangote Group has announced the appointment of renowned economist and former Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Mahmud Hassan, as its new Group Chief Economist.
In a statement issued on Monday, the conglomerate said the appointment is aimed at strengthening its economic advisory and policy intelligence capacity amid increasing global and domestic market volatility.
In his new role, Dr Hassan will serve as the Group’s principal adviser on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications, reporting directly to the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote.
According to Hobnob News, the Dangote Group operates across multiple sectors of the economy, including oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
The Group noted that Dr Hassan brings over three decades of experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking. During his distinguished 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 contributed significantly to regional economic integration, having worked as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration 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, United Kingdom, as well as a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School and possesses professional certifications as a Bank Examiner and an AML/CFT Analyst.
He 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. A prolific researcher, Dr Hassan has extensive publications in macroeconomics, monetary policy, energy economics, and financial engineering.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he serves as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is currently the President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.
The Dangote Group stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to deep economic insight and sound policy guidance as it navigates evolving market dynamics across Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.
