FirstBank Partners Lagos for Inaugural E1 Lagos GP

FirstBank Partners Lagos for Inaugural E1 Lagos GP

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with the organisers of the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix (GP), an all-electric powerboat racing championship scheduled to hold from October 3 to 5, 2025.

The disclosure was made at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos, where Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication at FirstBank, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to promoting sports and developmental initiatives nationwide.

“Our involvement in the E1 Lagos GP is about driving legacy and enabling the passions and aspirations that unite Nigerians. Sports inspire and elevate us as a people, and through our First@Sports initiative, we continue to invest in platforms that deliver impact,” Ijabiyi said.

He noted that the bank has a long history of supporting sporting events, including hosting the Georgian Polo Cup for over 105 years and the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship for 64 years.

Ijabiyi also linked the partnership with the bank’s annual DecemberIssaVybe campaign, which curates cultural, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences during the festive season. “As presenting partner, we are creating meaningful touchpoints with customers and prospects, offering them a world-class experience of relaxation and celebration that captures the true essence of Lagos,” he added.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, described the championship as a platform to not only grow sports but also showcase Lagos’s vibrant culture, dynamic people, and global relevance. He commended FirstBank for its role in making the event possible.

The Lagos GP will feature teams owned by global stars including Tom Brady, LeBron James, Didier Drogba, Will Smith, Marc Anthony, Steve Aoki, and Rafael Nadal. The Lagos leg will precede the grand finale of the 2025 E1 season in Miami, USA.