He is an economist with experience at the Bank of England, the Bank of Sierra Leone, and international economic policy institutions. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from Durham University.
Dr. Ibrahim Lahai Stevens is a distinguished Sierra Leonean economist and central banker who serves as Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, a position he assumed in November 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Economics from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, a Master’s degree in Business Finance from Brunel University London, and a PhD in Financial Economics from Durham University, United Kingdom.
Dr. Stevens has extensive experience in economic policy and central banking, having worked as a senior economist at the Bank of England and held positions at the Bank of Sierra Leone, the London School of Economics’ International Growth Centre, and Rwanda’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. As Governor, he oversees the country’s monetary policy and contributes to financial stability, currency management, and the development of Sierra Leone’s financial system.