President John Dramani Mahama has renewed Ghana’s invitation to global investors, declaring the country open for business and positioning it as a strategic destination for investment, manufacturing and trade in Africa. The President made the call during a high-profile engagement at the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York, where he rang the closing bell on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The event formed part of President Mahama’s engagements on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and provided Ghana with an international platform to showcase its investment potential. Ahead of the ceremony, President Mahama’s image appeared on the iconic Nasdaq billboard in Times Square alongside the message: “Ghana Is Open for Business.” Ghana courts international investment Speaking to the international business community, President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen public finances and rebuild investor confidence. He said the government was interested not simply in attracting capital but in investment capable of creating jobs, expanding production, introducing technology and increasing Ghana’s exports. The President particularly highlighted opportunities in areas including manufacturing, energy, technology and value addition. Ghana is also seeking investment across sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, mining, health and pharmaceuticals as the government works to increase private-sector participation in the economy. Ghana as a gateway to Africa President Mahama urged international companies to look beyond Ghana’s domestic market when considering investment in the country. With the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) located in Accra, Ghana is seeking to position itself as a production and investment hub from which companies can reach markets across Africa. The AfCFTA is expected to connect a continental market of more than 1.4 billion people, creating opportunities for companies establishing manufacturing and other operations in Ghana to target consumers beyond the country’s borders. President Mahama therefore encouraged investors to consider what they could produce in Ghana for sale across West Africa, the wider African continent and international markets. Strengthening Ghana–US economic ties The Nasdaq appearance also set the stage for the U.S.–Ghana Presidential Roundtable, which focused on strengthening economic relations and exploring opportunities for greater business and investment cooperation between the two countries. President Mahama said Ghana welcomes international capital, technology and partnerships that can contribute to sustainable economic development. The government’s message to the international investment community remains clear: Ghana is open for business and seeking long-term partnerships capable of creating jobs, developing industries and supporting sustainable growth. IRRIVO News