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…calls for investments towards the Upgrade of some of its Mini, Micro Waterworks

In a decisive move to attract investment to increase access to safe and reliable water supply to Lagosians, the Lagos State Government has convened a high-level Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the Lagos Water Corporation, to explore innovative, technology-driven approaches to improving water service delivery.

Convened under the theme “Attracting Investment for Improved Water Supply in Lagos State through Public-Private Partnership”, the engagement brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including sector experts, community leaders, private investors, CSO partners, and development partners.

At the core of the two-day event organized by the Lagos Water Corporation with the support of WaterAid, Nigeria, was the Government’s official invitation to all stakeholders to intimate them of the government’s plans of attracting investment in the water sector through public private partnerships to increase water service delivery in Lagos.

While delivering a welcome address, the Special Adviser, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Rotimi Akodu, highlighted that the initiative is a critical step in addressing the state’s growing water demand, driven by rapid urbanization and population growth. Mr. Akodu pointed out that the initiative reflects the State’s recognition that achieving universal access to potable water requires both substantial capital investment and operational efficiency – elements that can be enhanced through strategic private sector collaboration.

The PS Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite, in his speech stressed that Lagos has made commendable progress in expanding water infrastructure, but the scale of current challenges, from aging facilities to the impact of climate change, demands innovative partnerships that prioritize sustainability, resilience, and accountability.

According to him, the State Government’s vision is clear – to guarantee uninterrupted access to clean and safe water for all Lagosians. This partnership model ensures that the infrastructure we build today will serve future generations. We urge stakeholders to support and embrace this new structure for the greater good of our citizens.

This was further highlighted by the PS office of Environmental Services Dr. Omobolaji Gaji, as he mentioned that with the shortage in funding were government are struggling with compelling priorities and reduction in foreign supports, has necessitated the governments needs to be innovative in funding this very important lifeline resources . Therefore there is no better time to partner with the private sector to bring in funding and to improve water services than now.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, reiterated the State Government’s vision to transform the water sector into a modern, efficient, and sustainable system capable of meeting the current and future needs of residents, supporting economic growth, and aligning with global best practices in water resource management.

Engr. Mukhtaar noted that the PPP framework offers a unique opportunity to combine public oversight with private sector innovation, operational efficiency, and investment capacity, in order to boost production, reduce water losses, and ensure efficient distribution to underserved communities.

He emphasized that the PPP initiative is not an attempt to privatize water resources, but rather a strategic collaboration to improve service quality, expand coverage, and ensure the financial viability of operations.

“The decision to pilot the model through selected mini and micro waterworks is guided by the need to leverage private sector expertise, innovation, and funding to complement government investments, ensuring that water facilities are not only rehabilitated but also maintained to the highest standards. This phased approach is informed by a broader reform agenda that will place Lagos on a clear path toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation for All”.

Reeling out the overview of the Pilot Public-Private Partnership for the Lagos Water Corporation, the Managing Director explained that the initiative represents a crucial step in the State’s broader strategy to modernize public utilities, safeguard public health, and stimulate economic growth.

While assuring that the State is committed to transparent procurement processes and robust regulatory oversight to safeguard public interest and fostering a commercially attractive investment climate, the Managing Director underscored that the PPP structure is deliberately designed to boost operational efficiency, minimize system losses, and guarantee equitable distribution of water resources across all localities, with particular attention to underserved and hard-to-reach communities.

The Managing Director commended the efforts of WaterAid Nigeria for its commitment to supporting the Lagos Water Corporation to improve urban water supply in Lagos state. The Country Director of WaterAid, Evelyn Mere, had earlier during her goodwill message at the gathering called on the State Government to scale up the Akilo water scheme management model that is aimed at achieving sustainable urban water supply. She enjoined the State Government to create an enabling environment built on an effective and sustainable legal and regulatory framework to assure investors of their Return on Investment (ROI).

Stakeholders at the meeting lauded the State Government’s strategic drive to provide essential water resources and its openness in involving communities and private partners in decision-making.

The Lagos State Government reaffirms its dedication to delivering quality water to every household, and, with the active participation of stakeholders and partners, is confident that the State will achieve a future of sustainable, reliable and universally accessible water supply.

By the close of the engagement, consensus emerged on the need for a phased, evidence-based implementation of the PPP model, underpinned by robust performance monitoring, environmental safeguards, and continuous dialogue with stakeholders.

…LSWC MD emphasizes and acknowledges the significance of the project.

Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday 20th March 2025 – The residents of Akilo and adjoining communities are to enjoy access to potable water supply from the ongoing rehabilitation of Akilo Micro Waterworks, as the project sets to breathe new life.

The Lagos Water Corporation (LSWC) has partnered with WaterAid Nigeria and Armani Beauty to rehabilitate the Micro Waterworks in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Council Development Area.

The project is designed to enhance potable water supply, which will provide over 100,000 residents/households within the area, with access to clean water through water kiosks and household connections within six months.

Speaking recently at the official contract signing event held at the corporation’s headquarters in Ijora, the LSWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani (MTT) emphasized the significance of the project, as he acknowledged the importance of this project.

Upon completion, the rehabilitated Akilo Micro Waterworks is expected to significantly improve access to safe and sustainable water supply within.

The Lagos Water Corperation has partnered with WaterAid Nigeria and Armani Beauty to rehabilitate the Akilo Micro Waterworks scheme.

The project was implemented as part of the urban water and sanitation access project of the state to provide water for residents in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Council Development Area through water kiosks and household connections.

The Lagos Water Corporation, Managing Director, Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani (MTT) revealed this while speaking during the official contract signing of the Rehabilitation of Akilo Waterworks at the LWC Headquarters, Water-House, office, Ijora, on Thursday, 13th February, 2025.

Engr. Tijani stated “We acknowledge the importance of this project. There have been baseline and household studies carried out around Akilo before we arrived at the contractor that will be implementing this waterworks project, which will benefit 100,000 residents.”

Also, speaking at the event, the Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Evelyn Mere, noted that the project had passed through its technical assessment and procurement processes in order to achieve the long-term sustainability of the scheme.

She said, “In our current strategy, WaterAid is making a strategic shift to interventions that serve large groups of people.

“Hence, this contract signing is enabling us to achieve this objective. When rehabilitated, the scheme will deliver safely managed water to 100,000 people within the Akilo catchment area,” she said.

In his response, the MD of Rigmars Projects Limited, Nwankwo Chimechefolam, expressed his appreciation to the LWC and WaterAid for the opportunity to work on the project.

The Akilo micro water treatment plant was constructed in 2012. The waterworks has an underground storage tank of 10,000 gallons per day and have five boreholes. However, only two of the boreholes are currently working sub-optimally.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday assured that Phase 2 of the Adiyan Water Works project, expected to supply Lagos residents with seventy million gallons of water per day, will be completed within the next 10 to 12 months.

Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, gave this assurance during a working visit to the Adiyan Water Works site, expressing satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction.

The governor disclosed that the project was currently at 80 per cent completion, emphasising his administration’s unwavering determination to ensure its timely completion before the end of his tenure in fulfilment of his promise to provide Lagosians with better access to potable water.

“We remain committed to fulfilling our promise of providing Lagosians with better access to potable water,” he said.

Speaking further, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the cooperation of residents in the areas surrounding the construction site, which he said had contributed significantly to the smooth progress of the project.

He assured that the Adiyan Water Works, once completed, would vastly improve the socio-economic conditions of residents by improving their access to clean water, which would in turn enhance their overall quality of life.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Mission Director, Ms. Melissa Jones, on Friday, 1st November 2024, visited Lagos Water Corporation Lekki Waterworks facility prior to the commencement of rehabilitation of water infrastructure.

The Director was received by the LWC, Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani in the company of LUWASH chief of party (COP) James Racicot and DCOP Soni Elisha

The Lekki water facility is one of five waterworks that will undergo rehabilitation under the USAID-funded Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) program, an initiative integral to strengthening water infrastructure across the State.

Through this vital five-year partnership, the Lagos State Government and USAID are working collaboratively to enhance water quality and accessibility for Lagos communities.

The Corporation, however, commended USAID for their support and commitment to sustainable urban development, which continues to advance LWC shared goal of delivering safe, reliable water to the people of Lagos.

Earlier, the corporation announced that the Lagos State government has secured a five-year grant from USAID to rehabilitate water infrastructure across the state. The upgrades aimed to enhance water availability, reduce disruptions, and improve sanitation services.

Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) programme, will oversee the first phase, which involves rehabilitation of five mini waterworks to scale up capacity for the supply of safe water in five communities in Lagos, such as Badore, Lekki, Victoria Island, Victoria Island Annex, and Ajegunle.

The second phase/tranche of the USAID grant will extend the rehabilitation to other locations, including Bariga, Iwaya, Ikeja, Ikate, Ajangbadi, and Meiran Waterworks.

The Lagos government has secured a five-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to rehabilitate water infrastructure across the state.

The upgrades aim to enhance water availability, reduce disruptions, and improve sanitation services.

Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) programme, will oversee the first phase, which involves rehabilitation of five mini waterworks to scale up capacity for the supply of safe water in five communities in Lagos, such as Badore, Lekki, Victoria Island, Victoria Island Annex, and Ajegunle.

The second phase of the USAID grant will extend the rehabilitation to other locations, including Oshodi waterworks.

…for convenient and easy payments of water bills

Lagos Water Corporation has re-launched Quickteller and Pay Direct as payment channels for convenient and easy payments of water bills, as the Corporation is going through the reorganisation and rebranding process.

The Corporation, however, urged the customers to take full advantage of the Corporation’s Payment Channels for Convenient and easy Payments of Water Bills to enhance ease of doing business and improve payment efficiency.

“For LWC Billing and Collection efficiency system, and convenient and easy payments of water bills across the State, LWC re-launched the Payment Channels for the Water Customers continuous access to potable water supply and its sustainability.

“This means Water Customers have varieties of payment channels (quickteller and pay direct and can make payments at the comforts of their homes.

These channels include: Quickteller option); Online (Customers can pay at https://www.quickteller.com/lwc or https://lagos.qpay.ng/Payment/Index) OR Payment through any Bank Branch across the State (Customers can pay using Paydirect at any Bank in Nigeria); through ATM Machine (Customers can pay at any ATM machine, just choose Paybills.

In a bid to ensure that water runs in every home of Lagos residents, the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment paid an oversight visit to the Lagos Water Corporation Headquarters in Ijora on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, the Executive Director of Operations, Engr. Omolanke Taiwo, and some management staff of LWC received the Assembly members, led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Honourable Adebola Shabi.

Honourable Shabi expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in most homes in the state, emphasizing the need for the House to ensure that the interests and rights of their constituents are protected. He requested a comprehensive report on ongoing infrastructural projects and the challenges faced by LWC in producing water supply.

Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, the Managing Director of LWC, assured the committee that he has been working diligently to ensure water supply reaches most homes in the state. He cited the recent connection of Baruwa Community to Mosan Okunola Waterworks as one of the steps taken to achieve this goal.

Engr. Omolanke Taiwo, the Executive Director of Operations, thanked the Honourable members for their visit and support. She acknowledged the challenges faced by LWC, including the reluctance of customers to pay for water, which is already subsidized by the state government. She announced plans to meter all customers to ensure accountability for water produced.

Other Assembly members present included Honourable Lanre Afini, Chairman of the House Committee on Environment Ministry; Honourable Simon Apata, Chairman of the House Committee on Procurement; and Honourable Emmanuel Olotu, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.

Following the meeting, the Honourable members, accompanied by the MD of LWC and some management staff, proceeded to Ishasi Waterworks for project inspection.

It should be recorded that the Inspection of the Major waterworks that is Iju, Adiyan and Akute Intakes will be done on Thursday 11th July, 2024 by the Honourable Members Committee on Environment Parastatals together with MD LWC and some Management Staff.

Kehinde Fashola
Deputy Director
Corporate Affairs and Brand Management Unit
July 11th, 2024

…Tijani lauds the State Governor and the Ministry of Agriculture initiative

Amid the economic hardship in the county, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu today 20th May, 2024 delivered ‘Ounje Eko’ Food packs to Lagos Water Corporation to cushioning the effect of the high cost of living and lessening the economic hardship being experienced nationwide.

This was made known today Monday 20th May, 2024 at the LWC Headquarters Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.

In his statement, the Corporation’s Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani said the ‘Ounje Eko’ initiative was aimed at cushioning the effect of the high cost of living in the State, as earlier announced by the Governor.

While appreciating the State Governor, Engr. Tijani lauded the State Governor’s efforts, describing the initiative as remarkable and significant achievement in the history of the State, towards cushioning the effect of the present situation.

The delivery was made through the State Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Commissioner, Ms. Abiola Olusanya, ably represented by Mrs. Ajose Ranti and Mr. Olalude Folarin of Lagos State, Ministry of Agriculture, and received by the LWC, Head, Human Resources Management, Mrs. Mobolaji Ogunnaike at the Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.

However, eulogizes has began to pour in for the LWC boss for exemplary leadership and commitment to staff welfare, particularly, at this time of economic hardship, as more succour continues to come to the Corporation, displaying exemplary leadership and commitment to staff welfare.

…says, change is inevitable for positive impact in the Corporation.

Following the ongoing restructuring exercise being experienced in Lagos Water Corporation, the LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani has commended the LWC Staff for their dedication and commitment towards the smooth running of the ongoing restructuring exercise geared towards improved service delivery and bringing back the lost glory of the Corporation.

Engr. Tijani stated this yesterday, 23rd April, 2024, while updating the LWC Management Staff on the recent restructuring/change process being experienced in the Corporation, which is he described as inevitable and continous for positive results.

He stated, “We intend to run a result driven and commercial focused system. “we hope to bring a new culture of improved efficiency and bring everyone on board for improved service delivery”.

Noting that Lagos Urban Water Sanitation And Hygiene (LUWASH) is currently supporting the water sector in various activities, which include the rehabilitation of some micro/mini water works to close water demand gap. He urged the Staff to be more committed towards the Corporation’s transformation process for the progress of LWC.

Engr. Tijani however, enjoined the staff of the Corporation to return to status quo, and asked the most senior officers to take charge of the respective Departments, as Key Performance Indicators (KPI) would be a yardstick for distribution of job positions as the process continues.

He also appealed to the Staff to work with him as the Organizational transformation is a strategy for change, intended to move the Corporation from where it currently is to a desired future state. 

In her stance to the latest development, the LWC Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Omolanke Taiwo added that the initiative is necessary for the betterment of the Corporation. “It is the best we can do for a better LWC”, she concluded.