President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as Government Statistician, pending consultations with the Council of State. This appointment marks a milestone in Dr. Iddrisu’s career, which spans over two decades in Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.
As economist and public sector leader, Dr. Iddrisu brings experience to his new role. Currently serving as Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division, he has led national efforts in macroeconomic analysis, forecasting, policy research, and coordination of real and external sector assessments.
Dr. Iddrisu’s expertise has been instrumental in shaping Ghana’s economic governance and development strategy. He has held positions, including Director of the Economic Research and Forecasting Division and Director of the Real Sector Division. His experience extends beyond Ghana, having worked as consultant for Oxfam GB and the World Bank.
A lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Dr. Iddrisu holds a PhD in Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan, among degrees.
As Dr. Iddrisu assumes his role, he is expected to provide leadership in the development of Ghana’s statistical systems. His appointment is a testament to President Mahama’s commitment to public service.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
