By Olasunkanmi Akoni
The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to host the prestigious world class E1 GP electric boats competition scheduled to take place between October 3 and 5, 2025, in Victoria Island.
It however, reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing Lagos as a hub of resilience, opportunity and enterprise, with global attention set to focus on its waterways during the competition.
Speaking at the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session, yesterday, held at Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA Boat Jetty, at Falomo, in Ikoyi, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, described Lagos as a city of strength and innovation, one that constantly reinvents itself and continues to attract the world’s gaze.
Omotoso said the upcoming E1 Lagos GP is not just another sporting event but a scientific demonstration of precision, accuracy, and sustainability, adding that the excitement building around the event is a testament to Lagos’ creativity and potential.
The commissioner therefore, urged residents to embrace the opportunities that the water-based sporting event will bring. “This is more than putting race boats on the water. Everything about it requires science, careful planning, and accuracy.”
Omotoso, while stressing the need for Lagos residents to take ownership of their environment, said, “The environment is the only thing we can leave behind for the generations that are coming after us.”
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, Sam Egube, who highlighted the global significance of the E1 Lagos GP, said Lagos is fast becoming Africa’s hub for technology, culture, and enterprise.
Egube, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noted that the event offers Lagos an opportunity to showcase its readiness to host world-class experiences.
The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Damilola Emmanuel, assured participants that comprehensive measures are being put in place to guarantee smooth operations.
He explained that the Navy, Marine Police, and other security agencies are fully mobilised to ensure safety on and around the water routes.
Emmanuel also revealed that “shakedown sessions” will precede the main event, giving competitors the opportunity to test the waters and fine-tune their boats.
“We are prepared. This is a high-profile event, and every detail counts. From security to logistics, everything is being done to ensure that Lagos delivers a world-class experience.
“The E1 Lagos GP is not just about electric boats on the lagoon; it is about Lagos’ enduring spirit of resilience and enterprise,” he said.
