In a shocking and embarrassing incident, a pornography video clip unexpectedly interrupted a Zoom conference organized by Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday to secure dollar investments.
The unusual event occurred during a hybrid roadshow for the federal government’s dollar-denominated domestic bond, which was meant to attract investors from around the world.
The 10-second video clip, which was reportedly loud and graphic, featured a man engaging in a sexual activity with an anal kit. The sudden interruption caught everyone off guard, leaving attendees in shock and disbelief. The online session was immediately disconnected after the video clip played, bringing an abrupt end to the meeting.
The DMO has yet to issue an official statement on the matter, but an attendee who spoke to TheCable confirmed the incident. The meeting was attended by investors, analysts, bank officials, and government stakeholders, all of whom were gathered to discuss the prospects of the federal government’s $500 million domestic bond.
The bond is set to be issued on August 19 and is part of the government’s ongoing economic reform and development efforts. According to Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, the initiative aims to raise at least $500 million from local and international investors. The bond issuance is expected to leverage the Nigerian financial system, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the banking system, and investment bankers.
In a statement, Edun emphasized that the government is eager to attract foreign currency held by Nigerians abroad and other international investors who believe in the country’s macroeconomic reform initiatives. He also expressed confidence that the bond issuance will be a success, saying “In the financial market, you never know. When you wake up and you see an event that helps the issue, you will take advantage of it.”
Despite the bizarre interruption, the DMO remains committed to its goal of securing dollar investments for the federal government. As the country looks forward to issuing its $500 million domestic bond on August 19, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact its efforts to attract investors.
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