On September 24, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York, marking a symbolic moment in Ghana’s bid to attract global investment.
The ceremony, which featured Mahama’s image on the iconic Nasdaq billboard in Times Square with the bold message “Ghana is Open for Business,” preceded the U.S.-Ghana Executive Business Roundtable.
The forum was co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and drew high-level executives and investors from fintech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
The roundtable showcased recent reforms by Mahama’s administration designed to make Ghana a more competitive investment hub. Key among them were the decision to scrap the minimum capital requirements for foreign investors and the launch of a residency-by-investment program.
The initiative is projected to generate between $5 billion and $10 billion in inflows by 2028.
Mahama is in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to push for global financial reforms and stronger economic integration across Africa.
His government has positioned these reforms as a foundation for long-term growth, resilience, and investor confidence.
