Former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba recently paid a visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday, February 3, ahead of the 2025 edition of the all-electric international offshore powerboat racing series.

The courtesy visit, part of an engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing Team, saw the former Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year exchange warm pleasantries with the governor.

In a video shared on social media by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, the pair were seen exchanging friendly greetings.

The Lagos State Governor even took the moment a step further, playfully reminding Drogba of the brilliant performance of his beloved Arsenal team in their recent victory over Manchester City.

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. #GreaterLagosRising pic.twitter.com/pFo9qWcaoe

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) February 3, 2025

Drogba, who has a remarkable goal-scoring record against Arsenal according to data courtesy of Transfermarkt, responded to the governor’s light-hearted jest with a beaming smile, shaking his hand in good-natured camaraderie.

The heartwarming and playful exchange has since sparked reactions among fans, many of whom have eagerly shared their thoughts on the Chelsea icon’s meeting with the Lagos State Governor.

Today, I welcomed representatives from the E1 Racing Team and Team Drogba on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina.

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… pic.twitter.com/YvGpxxZaaq

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 3, 2025

Reactions as Drogba meets Governor Sanwo-Olu

@Ayowunmi Nugboyon, saluting the Chelsea icon, commented: “Baba oooooooo, our Africa’s best striker! Appreciate you for coming to greet our governor. Kudos, brother.”

@Abiodun Tunde, speaking on Drogba’s decision to visit Lagos, commented:
“No place like Lagos State, Nigeria! The eyes of Africa are on us 🌍. Lagos leads, others follow. God continue to bless Lagos State Government.”

@Olasunkanmi Afiwajoye, who seemed to enjoy the joke shared by the governor, commented: “Please, keep King Didier Drogba away from Arsenal fans in Lagos 😁.”

@Abodunrin Roberts, commenting on the water racing sports, said: “Powerboat racing is coming to Lagos! 🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿.”

@Kenneth Okocha simply expressed his excitement to see the former Chelsea star in Nigeria: “Good to see Didier Drogba in Lagos 👍😄.”

@IUmoren Williams also shared: “Wow, beautiful.”