The maiden version of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix ended over the weekend with Workforce Brazil rising as champions, capping a historic occasion powered by First Financial institution of Nigeria Restricted.
In what sports activities observers describe as one other groundbreaking stride by Nigeria’s foremost monetary establishment, the electrical energy boat race marked Africa’s debut on the E1 World Championship circuit.
Olayinka Ijabiyi, appearing group head, Advertising and marketing and Company Communications at FirstBank, stated the financial institution’s help for the occasion underscores its dedication to innovation and sustainability.
“Lots of people would ask why First Financial institution threw its weight behind the E1 Lagos GP, the primary of this type in Africa. The reason being rooted in beliefs akin to innovation, sustainability and pleasure. We’re a heritage financial institution and have been round for 131 years, and for annually, now we have consistently rebuilt ourselves and stay related. And who will convey the primary electrical motor-powered boat race to Lagos, aside from First Financial institution? It needs to be First Financial institution. With E1 Lagos GP, now we have introduced Lagos to the world, introduced Nigeria to the world and introduced First Financial institution to the world,” Mr Ijabiyi stated.
The race, witnessed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Chelsea and Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba, and different dignitaries, noticed Workforce Brazil safe 38 factors to clinch the title.
Workforce Blue Rising completed second, whereas Workforce Drogba got here third.
Mr Ijabiyi additional affirmed FirstBank’s long-standing custom of selling sports activities and youth growth.
“If you check out legacy as effectively, we’ve supported some sporting occasions for over 100 years. There are others that now we have supported for 64 years; now we have a feminine basketball staff, now we have a male soccer staff and extra. These present that now we have all the time been energetic in that sports activities sector. We’re a powerful sporting model,” he added.
By way of its partnership with the E1 Lagos GP, FirstBank as soon as once more strengthened its management in championing initiatives that mix innovation, sustainability and neighborhood affect — values which have outlined its 131-year legacy.
