Lagos To Host Africa’s First E1 All-electric Powerboat Racing Championship In October 2025

Lagos State to host Africa’s first E1 all-electric powerboat racing Championship on October 4th and 5th 2025.

Sanwo-Olu, who attended this weekend’s E1 Racing Championship in Monaco, made this known via his official X account on Sunday.

Lagos State is set to be the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Racing Championship, an all-electric international offshore powerboat racing series, on October 4th and 5th, 2025.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who attended this weekend’s E1 Racing Championship in Monaco, made this known in a statement via his official X account on Sunday.

“This weekend, we were in Monaco experiencing the E1 Racing Championship. It was a good reminder of how innovation, determination, and bold ideas can come together to create something truly groundbreaking.”

“I’m proud to share that Lagos will become the first African city to host the E1 Championship on October 4th and 5th, 2025. That’s a major milestone for the sport and for what it says about our city.”

“It shows that Lagos is ready to be part of the global conversation on clean energy, sustainability, and new approaches to marine transportation.”

“This is an opportunity to show the world what makes Lagos special, our culture, our energy, and our people. It’s a chance to welcome visitors, share our stories, and highlight the incredible potential of our city.”

“I’m grateful to Afreximbank for their support, not just as a partner but as a believer in what Lagos can achieve. Their investment in Team Drogba and their commitment to this vision mean a great deal.”

“We’re bringing a world-class sporting event to our shores, we’re opening a new chapter for Lagos and I can’t wait for the world to see what we have to offer.”

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