Meet the new Acting Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu
President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as the Acting Government Statistician, pending consultations with the Council of State.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications.
Dr Iddrisu is an economist with a background in economic strategy, research, and public sector leadership. He currently serves as the Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division at the Ministry of Finance, where he oversees national macroeconomic analysis, forecasting, and coordination of both real and external sector assessments.
In his current role, he plays a critical part in producing the Ghana Macroeconomic Outlook Report and contributes significantly to the preparation of the National Budget and Economic Policy.
Beyond his core duties, Dr Iddrisu represents the Ministry on several governing boards, public councils, and inter-ministerial technical committees—platforms where his expertise has informed high-level decisions on economic governance and development strategies.
Over the years, he has held key leadership positions within the Ministry, including Director of the Economic Research and Forecasting Division (2013–2019), where he led national macroeconomic modelling and long-term projections. He also served as Acting Director of the Real Sector Division (2010–2013), leading research on sectoral growth and productivity.
Dr Iddrisu is also active in academia, serving as a part-time lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. He has previously worked as a consultant for Oxfam GB and the World Bank.
His academic credentials are equally impressive. He holds a PhD in International Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo, Japan; a Master of Public Administration (Public and Economic Policy) from the London School of Economics; an MPhil in Economics; and a BA in Economics with French from the University of Ghana.
