Mahama rings Nasdaq closing bell, declares Ghana ‘open for business’
President John Dramani Mahama has used a high-profile appearance at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York to signal Ghana’s readiness to attract international investment, declaring that the country is “open for business”.
President John Dramani Mahama made a significant appearance at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York to highlight Ghana's openness to international investment, ringing the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange on September 23, 2026. The ceremony served as a symbol of the economic ties between Ghana and the United States, and provided the African nation with a global stage to display its investment opportunities.
This event took place as part of President Mahama's engagements during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
In preparation for the ceremony, the Nasdaq billboard at Times Square featured President Mahama's image alongside the message "Ghana is Open for Business," emphasizing the country's investment proposition. Accompanied by economic and investment sector officials, Mahama received applause from Nasdaq officials after ringing the bell and simply responded with "Thank you."
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