The Dangote Group has strengthened its economic leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Mahmud Hassan, a veteran economist and former Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as its new Group Chief Economist. The announcement was made on 16 December 2025 as part of the conglomerate’s strategy to deepen its economic advisory capacity amid heightened domestic and global market uncertainty.
Dr. Hassan brings over 30 years of experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation and central banking to his new role, where he will serve as the principal adviser to Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote on macroeconomic strategy, market trends and policy implications.
During his tenure at the CBN, Hassan held several senior management positions, including Director of the Trade and Exchange Department and Director of the Monetary Policy Department, where he also served as Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee and as Special Assistant on Economic Policy and Research to the central bank governor. His deep involvement in monetary policy and financial regulation is expected to enhance Dangote Group’s strategic decision-making as the company navigates economic volatility.
Beyond his central banking career, Dr. Hassan has contributed to regional economic integration efforts in Africa, working as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade initiatives and proposals related to the African Monetary Fund. His academic credentials include a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey, UK, and 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 in banking and financial compliance.
In addition to his corporate appointment, Hassan remains active in academia as a visiting professor at multiple Nigerian universities and serves as President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics. His role at Dangote Group underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging deep economic insight and policy intelligence as it expands its operations across Nigeria, Africa and global markets
