Dangote Group has appointed renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, Dr Mahmud Hassan, as its Group Chief Economist, in a move aimed at strengthening the conglomerate’s economic advisory capacity amid heightened 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 a statement issued by the company.
Dr Hassan brings over 30 years of experience spanning economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking. 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.
Beyond Nigeria, Dr Hassan has contributed significantly to regional economic integration efforts, serving as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration initiatives and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.
On the academic front, he holds a PhD in Economics and a Master’s degree in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, as well as a Bachelor’s degree 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 an Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (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 a prolific researcher with extensive publications in macroeconomics, monetary policy, energy economics, and financial engineering.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he continues to serve as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is currently President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.
According to the statement, the appointment underscores Dangote Industries Limited’s commitment to deep economic insight and policy intelligence as it navigates evolving market dynamics across Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.
