PHOTONEWS: President Goodluck Jonathan rings closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange

President Jonathan NY closing bell

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday became the first  Nigerian leader to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE, DailyPost  report.

The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Ade Adefuye, had in a statement disclosed that Mr. Jonathan will meet with key industry players in agriculture, power and infrastructure during his stay in the country.

The Diplomat also noted that investors would be provided with information on the steps that the government had taken so far to attract foreign investments.

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