Lagos will become the first African city to host the E1 Championship, an international electric powerboat race, on October 4th and 5th, 2025.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Sunday in a statement posted on his official X account, following his visit to Monaco over the weekend, where he witnessed the championship firsthand.
The governor described the upcoming event as a “major milestone” for Lagos, symbolizing its entry into the global conversation on clean energy, sustainability, and innovative marine transportation.