By Aaron Hammond 
President John Dramani Mahama has officially told the global community that Ghana Is Open for Business after ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York. Standing tall on the international stage during the United Nations General Assembly, he made it clear that the nation is ready to welcome serious global investors without any dull moments.
Before he pulled the legendary bell rope, big electronic billboards right inside Times Square boldly flashed his face alongside the golden message that Ghana Is Open for Business. This heavy promotion caught the attention of big-time traders and international partners who are always looking for fertile ground to put their money.
The whole move is meant to show that the government is fully focused on reviving investor confidence by highlighting better economic indicators. Instead of relying on shallow talk or copy-and-paste commentary, the administration wants real partnerships that will create jobs and boost local industries back home.
Many citizens back home have reacted with mixed feelings of pride and high expectations, knowing fully well that beautiful speeches must translate into real cash in people pockets. When big leaders step onto Wall Street to market the country, the ordinary person on the street only prays that it brings down the cost of living and fixes the cedi.
At the end of the day, ringing the Nasdaq bell is just the packaging, but the real work lies in making the local business environment smooth and friendly for everyone. If the government follows through with practical policies, this grand New York show will truly turn into massive economic blessings for the entire country.
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Source: GHANA NEWS PAGE