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Mahama Appoints Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as Acting Government Statistician
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as the Acting Government Statistician, pending mandatory consultations with the Council of State.
The announcement was made in an official statement from the presidency on Friday night, signed by presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The statement detailed Dr Iddrisu’s strong qualifications and extensive background in economic research and policy analysis.
Dr Iddrisu currently serves as Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division at the Ministry of Finance, where he leads national efforts in macroeconomic forecasting, policy analysis, and sectoral assessments. He also provides technical guidance for the Ghana Macroeconomic Outlook Report.
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He previously served as Director of the Economic Research and Forecasting Division (2013–2019) and Director of the Real Sector Division (2010–2013), spearheading macroeconomic modeling and research on sectoral productivity.
Dr Iddrisu holds a PhD in International Development Studies from Japan’s National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, a Master of Public Administration in Public and Economic Policy from the London School of Economics, and both MPhil and BA degrees in Economics from the University of Ghana.
In addition to his public service, Dr Iddrisu lectures part-time at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and has consulted for international organizations including the World Bank and Oxfam GB. He also represents the Ministry of Finance on several governing boards and technical committees.
The President expressed full confidence in Dr Iddrisu’s ability to lead the Ghana Statistical Service during this transition period.
Dr Iddrisu succeeds Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, who was appointed in 2019 by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Prof. Annim previously served as an associate professor at the University of Cape Coast and led the Statistical Service for six years.
The Government Statistician plays a crucial role in generating reliable data to guide national planning, policymaking, and development efforts.
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