The Nigerian Stock Exchange has closed trading for the year 2023 with MTN Nigeria and Dangote Cement leading the market gainers with 4.58% and 2.20% gains, respectively.
According to Arise News, the Chief Executive Officer of the NGX, Temi Popoola had the renowned actor, Richard Mofe Damijo ring the closing bell.
Popoola acknowledged the presence of popular actor, RMD, stating that has done really well being a part of the past, present and will surely be a part of the future of Nollywood industry .
While RMD appreciated the CEO for his kind gesture, he noted that there is a convergence between business and the creative sector. There is a reason it is called “Show Business”.
“We have been concentrating on the ‘show’ for a very long time but it is time to look more at the business side of things. The entire world is cashing out in that sector and we cannot be left behind.
The actor stated that he has been in the creative sector for about 40 years. “Once people can see your transparency, they will be able to trust you. When you handle people’s money with transparency, there will be no issues with them trusting you.”
He added that he became a lawyer when he was 44 years old so as to expand his horizon and to relate with people as much as he can.
He added that as an actor, if what you are acting isn’t strong enough to transcend the distance between an actor and the audience, everything dies in that chasm that separate the actor and the audience.
“I am very delighted that I get to ring the bell because the market is at an all time high. We are closing at a very high point. I believe this is a signal for what is to come next year.”
Popoola stated that the exchange is about sixty years old and as much as the company is at a juncture of the past, they try as much as possible to make sure that they stay in touch with the future as young Nigerians are beginning to invest actively.
The daughter of RMD, Nicole Damijo was also present at the closing ceremony.
