Gov. Sanwo-Olu welcomes football legend Didier Drogba to Lagos (Video)

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State extended a warm welcome to African football legend and former Chelsea FC star Didier Drogba at the Lagos House in Marina on Monday.

The meeting, which was part of a special engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing Team, aimed to foster collaborations with the Lagos State Government.

The event was announced through a statement by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sanwo-Olu on New Media, shared on X (formerly Twitter).

He wrote, “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.”

This courtesy visit reflects the growing importance of sports and international partnerships in Lagos, with both figures discussing potential opportunities for development and cooperation.