President Mahama Appoints Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as Acting Government Statistician

Apr 5, 2025 - 09:32

Accra, Ghana - 05 April, 2025 - President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the Acting Government Statistician, subject to Council of State approval.

Dr. Iddrisu, a seasoned economist, currently heads the Economic Strategy and Research Division at the Ministry of Finance.

With over a decade of experience in key government roles, Dr. Iddrisu brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. His background includes.
- Director of Economic Research and Forecasting Division (2013-2019): Oversaw macroeconomic modeling and long-term economic projections.
- Acting Director of Real Sector Division (2010-2013): Led research on sectoral growth and productivity trends.

Dr. Iddrisu's academic credentials include:
- PhD in International Development Studies: National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan
- Master of Public Administration: London School of Economics
- MPhil in Economics and BA in Economics with French: University of Ghana

He has also consulted for international organizations like Oxfam GB and the World Bank, and serves as a part-time lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

The presidency has expressed confidence in Dr. Iddrisu's ability to lead Ghana's statistical efforts, highlighting his commitment to excellence and innovation in economic governance. Once confirmed, he will head the Ghana Statistical Service, playing a pivotal role in data-driven policymaking and national development planning.