Thursday, September 4, 2025 - Lagos is set to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, a major international sporting event expected to promote the state’s sustainability, innovation, and tourism development.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on
Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, noted that the event, tagged
‘E1 Lagos GP’, will take place from October 3 to 5, 2025, on the waters of
Victoria Island, bringing together over 250 sports personalities and spectators
from around the world.
The groundbreaking announcement was made during a press
parley held in Lagos, where officials from the E1 Series and the state
government reaffirmed their readiness to deliver a world-class event.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of E1
Series, Rodi Basso, lauded Lagos for emerging as the host city after a
competitive selection process.
“While the ocean is known as one of the most challenging
environments in nature, the boating industry is making some significant changes
to how they operate their watercraft; however, there are still challenges that
remain, and, to overcome those challenges, organisations must redesign and
innovate in ways unseen in the industry.
“The E1 Series showcases not only the technical prowess
behind such important developments in the marine industry, but also how boats
can become more sustainable by leveraging alternative power and unique
architecture to minimise their impact in the most challenging scenarios.”
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Deputy
Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube, emphasised the wider impact of the
event.
“This is proof of capacity; a thriving hub of commerce,
culture, and creativity hosting an event that merges speed, sustainability, and
innovation. It signals economic opportunity, tourism growth, and global
prestige. E1 Lagos GP elevates Nigeria’s profile as a modern, progressive, and
forward-thinking nation,” he said.
Other key government officials, including the Commissioner
for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka; the transport
commissioner, Oluwseun Osiyemi, and Akosile, echoed the benefits of the event,
ranging from tourism and economic growth to cleaner marine transport.
Akosile stated, “Lagos is ever ready for activities that
will spotlight it to generate revenue and increase its Gross Domestic Product
and that of the country at large.”
The government noted that the E1 Lagos GP marks a bold step
forward for Nigeria in global clean energy and sports innovation.
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