The United States Chamber of Commerce has extended an invitation to President Bola Tinubu to ring the closing bell of the NASDAQ on Wednesday, September 20. The NASDAQ, which stands for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, is a prominent stock exchange market located in New York, United States.
NASDAQ is renowned for being the most active stock trading venue in the United States by volume and ranks second in market capitalization behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The tradition of ringing the closing bell at the NASDAQ signifies the conclusion of a trading session on a particular day.
In an official statement released on Monday, the US Chamber of Commerce announced that the bell-ringing ceremony featuring President Tinubu will occur during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), emphasizing the significance of the economic ties between the United States and Nigeria.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the NASDAQ headquarters in New York.
The statement from the US Chamber of Commerce read, “We hope this celebration and the discussion as part of the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Business Dialogue serve to further strengthen economic ties and enhance collaboration between the U.S. and Nigerian business communities.”
The United States Chamber of Commerce stands as the world’s largest business organization, representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Its membership includes a diverse range of entities, from small businesses and local chambers of commerce to prominent industry associations and large corporations.
This invitation reflects the acknowledgment of the importance of economic relations between the United States and Nigeria and underscores the potential for collaboration and engagement between the two nations’ business communities.
