President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as the Acting Government Statistician, pending consultations with the Council of State.

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, made this known in a statement issued on Friday April 4, 2025.

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

In this role, he oversees national macroeconomic analysis, forecasting, policy research, and coordination of real and external sector assessments. His contributions include guiding the preparation of the Ghana Macroeconomic Outlook Report and shaping the National Budget and Economic Policy.

With a distinguished career spanning multiple senior positions, Dr. Iddrisu has held roles such as Director of the Economic Research and Forecasting Division (2013–2019) and Acting Director of the Real Sector Division (2010–2013).

He has also represented the Ministry on various governing boards, public councils, and inter-ministerial technical committees, influencing key policy decisions on economic governance and development strategy.

Beyond his public sector achievements, Dr. Iddrisu is a part-time lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and has served as a consultant to Oxfam GB and the World Bank.

His academic credentials include a PhD in International Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo, Japan, and advanced degrees from the London School of Economics and the University of Ghana.

The presidency expressed confidence in Dr. Iddrisu’s ability to lead Ghana’s statistical efforts, emphasising his commitment to excellence and innovation in economic governance. Further updates are expected following consultations with the Council of State.