He is a Nigerian economist and banker. He is currently the CEO of SUSMAN & Associates, an economic, financial and management consulting firm headquartered in Nigeria.
Dr. Usman was the Minister of National Planning of Nigeria (January 2009 to September 2013) and Finance Minister of Nigeria (June 2007 to January 2009). Dr. Usman has had a varied working experience, including serving as MD/CEO, NAL Merchant Bank and Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. He was appointed a Director of the Company on 9th of March, 2015.