SANWO-OLU HOSTS WYCLEF JEAN, MISS EARTH 2024 AT LAGOS HOUSE, HIGHLIGHTS LAGOS AS HUB FOR CREATIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, hosted Haitian-American music icon Wyclef Jean and reigning Miss Earth 2024, Jessica Lane, at the Lagos House, Marina.
Also present during the courtesy visit was Miss Earth Water, Bea Millan-Windorski. The delegation is in Nigeria for the E1 Championship Fashion Showcase and Experience part of activities marking Lagos’ hosting of the global E1 electric powerboat series.
Sharing moments from the visit on his official X account, Governor Sanwo-Olu said discussions focused on positioning Lagos as a global centre for creativity, culture, and sustainable development.
“It was a pleasure to receive singer and songwriter Wyclef Jean, Miss Earth and Miss Earth Water on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina,” Sanwo-Olu said. “Our discussions highlighted Lagos as not only a hub of culture and creativity but also a welcoming destination that embraces global efforts toward a cleaner, greener future.”
The governor added that the visit aligns with Lagos State’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and foster international partnerships.
Wyclef Jean, best known for his work with The Fugees and solo hits such as Gone Till November, is widely respected for his humanitarian work and advocacy for development initiatives across Africa.
The Miss Earth organisation, on the other hand, champions environmental awareness and global campaigns for eco-friendly living.
Lagos recently made history as the first African city to host the UIM E1 World Championship, joining Monaco, London, Jeddah, and Venice on the prestigious global calendar.
“E1 Lagos GP is more than a race; it is a celebration of Lagos’ dynamism the Spirit of Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said. “It is a testament to our growing influence, creativity, and energy.”
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