Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast football star Didier Drogba paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday.
Drogba, accompanied by his team and representatives from the E1 Racing Team, engaged in discussions that could signal potential collaborations in sports and innovation for the state.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s senior special assistant on new media, Jubril Gawat, shared a video of the visit on social media, highlighting the presence of the African football icon.
The visit comes amid increasing efforts by the Lagos government to position itself as a hub for sports development and international partnerships.
While specific details of their discussion remain undisclosed, Drogba’s visit underscores Lagos’ growing reputation as a destination for global sporting figures and investors. Observers speculate that the presence of the E1 Racing Team representatives could indicate Lagos’ interest in expanding its involvement in innovative sporting events beyond football.
