Lagos announces Two-Day traffic diversion for powerboat championship
The Lagos State Government has announced a two-day traffic diversion in parts of Victoria Island to accommodate the upcoming Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series). The event is scheduled to take place on the Victoria Island lagoon from October 4 to 5.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, stated in a Tuesday announcement that there will be a total road closure at the 1st Lekki junction, inward Ozumba Mbadiwe, for the duration of the championship.
“Motorists are encouraged to be patient as these diversions are part of our traffic management plans for the E1 boat race event,” the commissioner said.
The E1 Series is the world’s first international championship for electric powerboats, designed to promote clean technology and sustainability in water sports. Powered by Racebirds — battery-driven hydrofoil vessels capable of reaching speeds of up to 93 km/h while gliding above the water — the series reduces drag, noise, and carbon emissions.
The championship also emphasizes gender balance, requiring each team to feature both male and female pilots. Beyond the racing excitement, the event is expected to attract international attention, boost tourism, and enhance Lagos’ reputation as a leading cultural and economic hub in Africa.
