Cycling: Eko 170 Go Ginger Lagos Tourism Drive – Lssc

Lagos don ready to turn global centre for sports tourism as di state go host di first-ever 170-kilometre Lagos Gran Fondo cycling event wey dem tag ‘EKO 170’ come January 11, 2026. Di citywide ride go promote healthy living, green movement, and show off Lagos fine road network, coastal beauty and rich culture. Di event don get Lagos State Government backing, and e match Governor Sanwo-Olu’s six-point agenda — transport and traffic, health and environment, education and tech, 21st-century economy, entertainment and tourism, plus security and governance. Over 1,000 cyclists, both pro riders and amateur bikers from Naija and abroad, go participate. According to di Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, EKO 170 dey show Lagos commitment to innovation, sustainability and global excellence, and e prove say di state dey ready to host world-class events wey go promote better lifestyle and cement Lagos name as Africa’s model megacity.

Di 170km route go start and end for Eko Atlantic City, pass through Victoria Island, Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, and di Lekki–Epe Expressway reach Epe, before dem return for grand finish. Di Ministry of Transportation and LASTMA dey work with organisers to make sure traffic wahala no go too much and everybody go safe. Di Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, talk say di challenge go show Lagos potential as global sports tourism hub, blend di city fine infrastructure, coastal vibes and strong culture to attract visitors, empower communities and push healthy lifestyle. Beyond di race day, EKO 170 go start youth cycling clinics, set up Lagos Cycling Development Fund and plant 2,500 new trees across di state. Organisers, with Ministry of Environment, LAWMA and SDG office, don plan make di event zero-waste and carbon-free using recycling, biodegradable materials and reusable containers.