The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed African football icon and former Chelsea FC star Didier Drogba to the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday.
The courtesy visit was part of an engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing Team with the Lagos State Government.
This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
“Today, I welcomed representatives from the E1 Racing Team and Team Drogba on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
“We encourage collaboration between sports and community engagement, as it highlights our commitment to promoting sports in our state.
“We are all for creating a vibrant sports culture in Lagos, and we had a fruitful exchange of ideas exploring potential partnerships.”
His comments come after he had congratulated Temilade Openiyi fondly known as temsbaby.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Temilade Openiyi @temsbaby on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2025 Grammy Awards with her song “Love Me JeJe.”
“This historic achievement marks her as the first Nigerian artist to win in this category, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.
“I also commend our other Nigerian nominees, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido, for their outstanding contributions to music.
“Your artistry continues to elevate Nigeria’s presence on the global stage, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments.”
Gawat also added, “Between Governor #jidesanwoolu and African Football Legend, #ChelseaFC Legend, Didier Drogba #didierdrogba this morning at the Lagos House, Marina, as Team Drogba and the Representatives of E1 Racing Team pays a courtesy visit to Mr governor.”
