The Lagos State government has said that it is hosting the E1 Lagos GP, a water sport, to further put Lagos positively on the global map.The Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sam Egube and the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this, on Friday, during a media immersion programme.

Omotoso noted that E1 is a global event which will put Lagos on the global map, stating that it is the first time the sport will be coming to Africa and Lagos is proud to host it.

According to him, E1 Lagos GP is about innovation, resilience and all the things Lagos is known for. He added that the water sport reflects all the things that Sanwo-Olu has been encouraging and what people see that often makes them tell others that “this is Lagos” in their interactions and engagements.

Omotoso said Sanwo-Olu sees E1 Lagos GP as an opportunity to tell the Lagos story, especially as Lagos is a land of opportunities. He disclosed that almost 450 enthusiasts of the water sport will be coming to Nigeria.

Also, Egube said Lagos as a city state has a vision, which is to be Africa’s model city that is a global economic hub that is safe for business and visitors.

He added that when Lagos is mentioned, it should be talked about as a leading place for culture, entertainment, tourism, finance and technology and the E1 Lagos GP aligns with the goal.

According to Egube, when Sanwo-Olu declared for a second term, he said his agenda will be THEMES Plus. He said E1 Lagos GP reflects the THEMES Plus agenda of the governor. He also acknowledged that Lagos is the first city in Africa to host the event.

He further said that it is Lagos’s right to do so for Africa, especially as its vision is to be at par with outstanding cities around the world that have hosted the water sport before. He said the event will not just be about a race, but a big party, saying it is tactically flagging off the dirty December.

Meanwhile, leading brands, Guinness and Singleton Whiskey, have thrown their weight behind the forthcoming E1 Lagos GP, Africa’s first-ever E1 Grand Prix.

The historic event, which comes up between October 3 and October 5, will see the world’s fastest electric powerboats racing on Lagos waters.
With the backing of headline sponsors, Guinness and Singleton, the E1 Lagos GP promises to be more than a sporting spectacle. It is expected to deliver a significant economic impact, drive tourism, and showcase Lagos as a global hub for innovation and culture.