Lagos makes history as first African city to host E1 Electric Powerboat Race
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that Lagos has become the first African city to host the prestigious E1 electric powerboat race, known as the E1 Lagos Grand Prix.
Sanwo-Olu, in a post on his official media handle on Friday, described the event as a milestone that highlights the city’s embrace of clean energy, innovation, and opportunities for young people.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his goodwill message and for reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to sustainability and the blue economy.
“By joining cities like Monaco, London, and Venice on the E1 calendar, Lagos has once again shown that we are bold, resilient, and ready to take our place on the global stage,” the governor stated.
The E1 Lagos GP is part of a global series of electric powerboat races designed to promote sustainable marine mobility while showcasing host cities as leaders in clean energy innovation.
