Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the first-of-its-kind event in Africa as a showcase of innovation and progress, highlighting the state’s creativity, resilience, and commitment to clean energy and sustainable solutions.
According to tvcnews, the E1 Lagos Grand Prix features teams competing in high-performance electric boats, with international participants and spectators attending the event.
TVC previously reported that the Lagos State has been officially confirmed as the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Racing Championship, a revolutionary electric powerboat competition, on October 4th and 5th, 2025.
The announcement was made during the latest leg of the E1 series in Monaco this weekend, where global leaders in innovation and sustainable technology gathered to witness the next frontier in marine racing.
Described as a fusion of bold innovation, clean energy, and futuristic marine transportation, the E1 Championship has quickly risen to prominence as the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series. Now, Lagos is set to take center stage on the E1 calendar, a move hailed as a significant stride for sports, sustainability, and tourism in Africa.
