The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has taken a bold step in advancing its global sports agenda by forging a strategic partnership with British Cycling.
The collaboration underscores Lagos commitment to sports diplomacy institutional learning and sustainable development.
The delegation led by Amy Gardner, Sport and Participation Director at British Cycling, paid a working visit to the Commission with engagement in high-level discussions.
The discussion is on knowledge exchange skill transfer and technical capacity building all aimed at strengthening the cycling culture in Lagos State.
Speaking during the engagement, Lekan Fatodu, Director General of LSSC, described the partnership as a deliberate and outcome-driven move within Lagos’ broader sports development strategy.
“Sports has become a powerful tool for diplomacy and development.
“Our collaboration with British Cycling is about strengthening technical capacity.
“Deepening institutional competence and adapting global best practices to deliver measurable value for athletes coaches, administrators and cyclists in Lagos,” Fatodu said.
He commended the enabling environment created by Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s administration, noting that strong policy direction and institutional support have positioned Lagos to engage credibly with international partners and pursue excellence across the sports value chain.
In her remarks, Gardner commended Lagos’ ambition and clarity of purpose
“We are impressed by the Lagos State Sports Commission’s openness to collaboration.
“There is clear potential for knowledge sharing, skill transfer that can support participation, develop people and contribute to the long‑term growth of cycling,” she said
Both parties agreed to formalise the partnership through a structured framework that would include exchange programmes, technical workshops and collaborative initiatives.
The landmark agreement highlights Lagos’ growing reputation as a progressive force in African sports.
It represents a strategic step towards achieving international standards in cycling, while reinforcing the state’s commitment to youth empowerment international cooperation and national pride.
