President John Dramani Mahama has used a high-profile appearance at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York to project Ghana as an investment destination, declaring that the country is “open for business.”
President Mahama rang the Nasdaq closing bell on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in a ceremony the US stock exchange said symbolised the economic ties between Ghana and the United States.
The event formed part of the President’s engagements in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he has been meeting world leaders, international institutions and private-sector stakeholders.
The appearance at Nasdaq provided an international platform for Ghana to present itself to investors at a time when the government is seeking to attract greater private capital into the economy.
The message “Ghana is Open for Business” was also displayed on a Nasdaq billboard in Times Square ahead of the ceremony, reinforcing the investment-focused theme of the President’s visit.
President Mahama was accompanied by officials and representatives of Ghana’s economic and investment sectors as he participated in the ceremony.
Nasdaq described the occasion as reflecting the significance of Ghana-US economic ties and Ghana’s openness to business.
The President’s engagement with the global financial community comes as his administration seeks to position Ghana as a destination for investment, partnerships and economic opportunities.
The Nasdaq appearance also adds an investment dimension to Ghana’s participation in the UN General Assembly, extending the country’s international engagement beyond diplomatic discussions to direct interaction with global business and financial institutions.
The ceremony at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square therefore served as a symbolic platform for Ghana’s investment message, with the government seeking to translate international visibility into stronger interest in the country’s economy and private sector.
President Mahama’s New York engagements form part of his participation in the 81st UN General Assembly, where he has also been advancing discussions on development, global economic reform and opportunities for countries in the Global South.
