Tinubu Commends Lagos For Hosting Africa’s First E1 Electric Powerboat Championship
President Bola Tinubu has commended Lagos for becoming the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing it as a landmark step for clean energy and marine innovation. In a message conveyed through the Lagos State Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Tinubu congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the organisers for bringing the global event to Nigeria. “This championship is not just a thrilling spectacle on water but a statement of intent,” Tinubu said. “The E1 Powerboat series combines entertainment with clean energy innovation, showcasing electric-powered vessels that point the way to a greener future.” He said the event aligns with his administration’s vision for a sustainable blue economy focused on renewable energy, marine tourism, and coastal development, adding that such initiatives would create jobs and empower young Nigerians. Proudly calling himself a Lagosian, Tinubu described the state as the perfect host, saying its vibrant waterways and resilient people reflect Nigeria’s spirit of creativity and progress. The opening ceremony at the Lagos Boat Club in Ikoyi featured a regatta led by Governor Sanwo-Olu and test runs by participating teams. Sanwo-Olu noted that hosting the E1 Lagos GP goes beyond sports, describing it as a celebration of the city’s dynamism and innovation. “E1 Lagos GP is more than a race; it is a celebration of Lagos’ energy and the Spirit of Lagos,” the governor said.