The British Cycling has agreed on a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to build the state’s cycling through training of riders and other technical assistants.

The collaboration, according to the LSSC, underscores Lagos’ commitment to sports diplomacy, institutional learning, and sustainable development.

A delegation led by Ms. Amy Gardner, Sport and Participation Director at British Cycling, at the weekend, paid a working visit to the Commission, engaging in high-level discussions on knowledge exchange, skill transfer, and technical capacity building – all aimed at strengthening the cycling culture in Lagos State.

Speaking during the engagement, Director General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as a deliberate and outcome-driven move within Lagos’ broader sports development strategy.

“Sport has become a powerful tool for diplomacy and development. Our collaboration with British Cycling is about strengthening technical capacity, deepening institutional competence, and adapting global best practices to deliver measurable value for athletes, coaches, administrators, and cyclists in Lagos,” Fatodu said.

He credited the development to the enabling environment created by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, noting that strong policy direction and institutional support have positioned Lagos to engage credibly with international partners and pursue excellence across the sports value chain.

In her remarks, Gardner commended Lagos’ ambition and clarity of purpose, saying: “We are impressed by the Lagos State Sports Commission’s openness to collaboration. There is clear potential for knowledge sharing and skill transfer that can support participation, develop people, and contribute to the long-term growth of cycling.”

Both parties agreed to formalise the partnership through a structured framework that will include exchange programmes, technical workshops, and collaborative initiatives.