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Following interruption of Water supply in some parts of Lagos State on Wednesday 12th April, 2023, as a result of damaged 1200mm water pipes at Ogudu underbridge by articulated vehicle, Lagos Water Corporation has announced repair of the damaged pipes, as water supply has been restored to the affected community and its environs.

The Managing Director /CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus made this declaration today Tuesday 18th, April, 2023 in Lagos.

In his statement, Engr. Badmus stated, “our team of Engineers have temporarily repaired the damaged 1200mm water pipes towards urgent restoration of Water supply in the State.

“Presently, Water has been restored to the affected community and its environs, and we assure you of continous improve in
water supply.

“We therefore regret any inconveniences caused during the period of water disruption, as LWC is working assiduously to to supply every homes in Lagos.”.

Engr. Badmus however, thanked the residents for their continous understanding, cooperation and support, as the Corporation is ever committed towards sustaining the improved service delivery Lagos State.

LWC had earlier reported a setback suffered, following a trailer accident that occurred last Wednesday 12th April, 2023 at Ogudu underbridge, destroyed properties worth millions of Naira.

Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a major setback following a trailer accident that occurred last at Ogudu underbridge, destroying properties worth millions of Naira.

The incident which happened at Ogudu underbridge recorded no casualty, but demaged Water pipe, equipment and other valuable assets supplying Water to Ogudu Area and its environs of the State.

This has resulted in heavy wastage of water in the  community and beyond, as the entire area was heavily flooded.

However, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr Muminu Adekunle Badmus has assured the residents of the area of quick intervention to prevent futher  water wastage and a quick restoration of potable water supply to the affected areas.

He stated, “our experienced and dedicated staff have been alerted and sent to the area for timely arrest of the burst and to restore Water supply.

“Also, the driver and his vehicle are currently detained at the Police station for necessary investigation on the cause of the accident”, the MD stated.

Following this development, LWC has urged the state residents to always report burst pipes, leakages and any act of vandalism to the Corporation’s dedicated numbers on: 0704 597 3012, 0704 597 3013,

0703 326 1974, 0703 320 7647.

Recall that Water supply has improved in the State, as LWC  began the test running of the Adiyan and Iju Waterworks after completion of the intervention/rehabilitation works embarked upon by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu led administration towards improved water service delivery.

…visit Otto, Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, as rulers/residents pledge support for the Programme

Lagos Water Corporation in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  have sought the support and understanding of the Lagos residents, particularly, the Traditional rulers of Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute metta of Lagos Mainland of the State.

This was disclosed during the visit of the Corporation and USAID to the Communities on Thursday 6th April, 2023.

The Olotto of Otto and Lagos Mainland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abisoye Odesanya Okeyide Olupejobi, ably represented by the High Chief Jubril Aro,  Baale Otumara, Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye and entire residents were in joyous mood to receive the delegates of the Corporation and USAID who have come to seek their support towards the commencement and realisation of the Programme.

In his introductory statement, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, represented by LWC Deputy Director Distribution, Department, Engr. Saheed Olatunji said, the visit is to acquaint the team with the host Communities and to announce the commencement of the Programme.

Engr. Olatunji further stressed that the partnership is aim at improving  water supply in the communities, Lagos in general, as the project would be sponsored by USAID, in partnership with the Lagos State government to improve on the quality of life of Lagos residents.

He added that, as we berth in the Communities, we deemed it fit to pay homage to the Traditional rulers and seek their support to bringing the project to life.

On his part the representative of USAID team, Engr. Joechim Ezeji urged the Traditional rulers to help in the area of sensitization and Enlightenment of residents of the areas for total cooperation and support.

In their separate statements, the Traditional rulers pledged their support and cooperation for the realization of the program.

The Olotto of Otto and Lagos Mainland, through his spoke person, High Chief Jubril Aro expressed delight for the laudable project and thanked Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Governor of Lagos State) led administration for his commitment towards improving in water supply in the State.

However, in his remarks, the Baale of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye,  commended the partnership between the Lagos Water Corporation and USAID for the birth of the project.

He said, “we give thanks to God for inspiring this  project. Otumara community and indeed the entire Ebute Metta district is a large community but as large as it is, we have a change of potable water supply.

“Our people cannot wait for the project to see the light of the day, as the Communities need water.

We earlier reported that USAID had  visited LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos on Tuesday 4th April, 2023 to unveil

CHEMONICs as a contractor for the improvement of water supply in the state, which will include support in the improvement of the governance and regulatory framework in Lagos State.

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The Lagos State Government through Lagos Water Corporation has advised secondary school students to come up with innovations to address water, sanitation and hygiene issues in the State.

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, made the call on Wednesday at the Grand Finale and Maiden Annual Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Essay Competition.

The event, which was part of activities to mark 2023 World Water Day, was organised by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) in collaboration with LWC and held at Victoria Island.

It had over 80 schools and representatives from six education districts in Lagos in attendance.

Badmus commended participants in the essay competition, saying the students must go beyond classroom knowledge to providing solutions.

The Managing Director said analytical skills would help the students to become game changers and pledged continuous support for the essay competition.

He urged secondary school students to keep participating in the competition to boost their knowledge, exposure and get important research skills to become solution providers.

Badmus cited example of Ansar-udeen Grammar School, ‘ADGS’ Surulere which invented a Water Filtration and Purification system a few years ago, which won them the Nigerian Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

He said that the winners went on to represent Nigeria later that year in Sweden and were commended for their innovation.

“By asking the right questions, you can develop analytical skills and investigate effects by digging deep into their causes.

“When you know the cause of a problem, the solution would easily fall on our laps,” he said.

Miss Chioma Joseph, SS2 student of Keke Senior High School, Ifako Ijaye, clinched the overall best position in the senior category.

Vetland Senior Grammar School’s Olaoluwa Olaniyn came second while Oyewole Egunjobi of Ayangburen Senior High School and Josephine Hunpe of Lagos State Senior Model College, Kankon Badagry both came third place.

In the Junior Secondary category, Miss Chisom Ezeanya, Lagos State Junior Model College Ojo came first; Esther Ajileye, Eva Adelaja Junior Girls Secondary School came second while Blessing Nwabueze of District Junior College Agege, came third.

Winners were given laptops and other educational gift items while some schools also received cash donations.

The National Chairman, NIMechE, Dr Funmilade Akingbagbohun, said over 80 schools from six education districts participated in the essay writing on topics related to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Akingbagbohun said the competition was organised to address a lacuna in the space of water sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria and engineering is about problem solving.

She thanked the Lagos  Water Corporation for supporting the programme, and commended all the six education districts that participated.

The Chairman said 20 out of 80 schools qualified for the grand finale, with seven emerging as winners.

She said all hands must be on deck for effective collaboration towards achieving a clean environment.

The Chairman said everyone had a role to play in ensuring improved water and sanitation facilities, to promote hand washing and prevent diseases.

Akingbagbohun  said that every aspect of life required water.

She said the use of polluted drinking water and poor sanitary conditions in Nigeria had increased water-borne diseases including diarrhea and cholera.

The Chairman gave statistics on the consequences of poor sanitation and water and the need to target the youth as game changers to provide solutions.

The guest speaker, Ms Cherish Jefferson, said the problems of water required multi-sectoral solution because its impact affected every sector and segment of life.

Jefferson, a 500 level student of  Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, called for collective action, saying SDG 6 was the most important which must be pursued to solve societal problems.

She said SDG 6 stated that everyone should have safely managed water, good hygiene and sanitation and focused on ending open defecation by 2030.

Jefferson called for deliberate efforts towards conserving water to mitigate the impact of climate change.

“Simple action like turning off a tap is important,” she said.

She also called for recycling of water, volunteering to support community-led initiatives for change and increased awareness campaigns.

Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on STEM Education, Dr. Adetola Salau, said 1,000 children die daily from bad water, sanitation and hygiene, hence the need for creative ways for water conservation.

Salau promised to join the Lagos Water Corporation in the partnership, while urging the students to create prototypes on ideas they have toward solving problems in their communities.

She enumerated various aspects of engineering the students could explore while reeling out examples of teenagers providing solutions in some countries.

The Lagos State Government through Lagos Water Corporation has advised secondary school students to come up with innovations to address water, sanitation and hygiene issues in the State.

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, made the call on Wednesday at the Grand Finale and Maiden Annual Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Essay Competition.

The event, which was part of activities to mark 2023 World Water Day, was organised by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) in collaboration with LWC and held at Victoria Island.

It had over 80 schools and representatives from six education districts in Lagos in attendance.

Badmus commended participants in the essay competition, saying the students must go beyond classroom knowledge to providing solutions.

The Managing Director said analytical skills would help the students to become game changers and pledged continuous support for the essay competition.

He urged secondary school students to keep participating in the competition to boost their knowledge, exposure and get important research skills to become solution providers.

Badmus cited example of Ansar-udeen Grammar School, ‘ADGS’ Surulere which invented a Water Filtration and Purification system a few years ago, which won them the Nigerian Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

He said that the winners went on to represent Nigeria later that year in Sweden and were commended for their innovation.

“By asking the right questions, you can develop analytical skills and investigate effects by digging deep into their causes.

“When you know the cause of a problem, the solution would easily fall on our laps,” he said.

Miss Chioma Joseph, SS2 student of Keke Senior High School, Ifako Ijaye, clinched the overall best position in the senior category.

Vetland Senior Grammar School’s Olaoluwa Olaniyn came second while Oyewole Egunjobi of Ayangburen Senior High School and Josephine Hunpe of Lagos State Senior Model College, Kankon Badagry both came third place.

In the Junior Secondary category, Miss Chisom Ezeanya, Lagos State Junior Model College Ojo came first; Esther Ajileye, Eva Adelaja Junior Girls Secondary School came second while Blessing Nwabueze of District Junior College Agege, came third.

Winners were given laptops and other educational gift items while some schools also received cash donations.

The National Chairman, NIMechE, Dr Funmilade Akingbagbohun, said over 80 schools from six education districts participated in the essay writing on topics related to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Akingbagbohun said the competition was organised to address a lacuna in the space of water sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria and engineering is about problem solving.

She thanked the Lagos  Water Corporation for supporting the programme, and commended all the six education districts that participated.

The Chairman said 20 out of 80 schools qualified for the grand finale, with seven emerging as winners.

She said all hands must be on deck for effective collaboration towards achieving a clean environment.

The Chairman said everyone had a role to play in ensuring improved water and sanitation facilities, to promote hand washing and prevent diseases.

Akingbagbohun  said that every aspect of life required water.

She said the use of polluted drinking water and poor sanitary conditions in Nigeria had increased water-borne diseases including diarrhea and cholera.

The Chairman gave statistics on the consequences of poor sanitation and water and the need to target the youth as game changers to provide solutions.

The guest speaker, Ms Cherish Jefferson, said the problems of water required multi-sectoral solution because its impact affected every sector and segment of life.

Jefferson, a 500 level student of  Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, called for collective action, saying SDG 6 was the most important which must be pursued to solve societal problems.

She said SDG 6 stated that everyone should have safely managed water, good hygiene and sanitation and focused on ending open defecation by 2030.

Jefferson called for deliberate efforts towards conserving water to mitigate the impact of climate change.

“Simple action like turning off a tap is important,” she said.

She also called for recycling of water, volunteering to support community-led initiatives for change and increased awareness campaigns.

Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on STEM Education, Dr. Adetola Salau, said 1,000 children die daily from bad water, sanitation and hygiene, hence the need for creative ways for water conservation.

Salau promised to join the Lagos Water Corporation in the partnership, while urging the students to create prototypes on ideas they have toward solving problems in their communities.

She enumerated various aspects of engineering the students could explore while reeling out examples of teenagers providing solutions in some countries.

…launches dedicated numbers to report burst pipes, leakages and any act of vandalism in the State.

Lagos Water Corporation has began the test running of the Iju and Adiyan Waterworks after the completion of the rehabilitation embarked upon by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu led administration towards improved water service delivery.

This was contained in a statement recently released by the Corporation at the LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.

LWC explained that, as a result, some areas are likely to begin to experience huge leakages as a result of increase in pressure, while areas that has not received water supply in a longtime will experience.

Following this development, the Corporation has launched dedicated numbers to report areas or Communities in the State that are experiencing availability of water, Burst pipes, leakages and any act of vandalism.

The dedicated numbers are: 07045973012, 07045973013

The Corporation also urged residents to call the Corporation’s dedicated numbers to make complaints, comments and enquiries on Water and other related issues.

“Our experienced and dedicated staffs are at alert to respond to any leaks, burst, queries or enquiries.

“We thank you all our esteemed customers for your continuous patience, understanding, cooperation and support, particularly, during the period of water scarcity, as the Corporation assure you of improved and sustained service delivery to the residents in the State”, LWC concluded.

Following the Lagos Water Corporation, Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus 2023 New Year Message to LWC Management and entire Staff on the early hour of Sunday 1st January, 2023, the entire LWC Workforce/Staff resumed and marked first working day with thanksgiving service with prayers and praises to Almighty God, as Engr. Badmus called for renewed vigor, hope for better LWC.

The LWC Managing Director stated this today, Tuesday 3rd January, 2023 while thanking Almighty God during the Service held at the MD/CEO Office, Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.

While thanking the Almighty God for His guidance over the entire Staff towards witnessing year 2023, upon numerous challenges hindering Service delivery in the State during the previous year. Engr. Badmus also siezed the opportunity to preach and urge the entire Staff to embrace peace, unity and love for better and peaceful atmosphere in the Corporation, towards improved LWC.

However, thanked the Governor, Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu led administration for his pragmatic approach for Emergency/Intervention, Complete Rehabilitation and Expansion of LWC major Waterworks towards improved service delivery the State.

Stressing that, Staff should work towards being a good ambassadors, be focus and steadfast on daily responsibilities. He added, “We all have a big stake in the Corporation, let us be committed to work and imbibe positive attitudinal change, be determined and committed towards a successful LWC in the year 2023”.

Joined the LWC boss to thank the Almighty God for His divine mercy and intervention towards resuscitating the Corporation, committing the Staff and LWC to the hand of Almighty God, as the Corporation is celebrating year 2023 were, Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr. Aro Ibrahim; Director, Internal Audit, Mrs. Peju Isola; Director, Budget and Planning, Mr. Kunle Imam; Director, Property and General Services, Mrs. Kareem Ganiat; Deputy Director, Budget and Planning, Mrs. Opeifa Silifat; Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Mrs. Fashola Kehinde; Assistant Director, Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Ibiok Titilayo.

Also, present at the thanksgiving session included, the Program facilitator, Director, Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Sheriff Akinpelu; Director, ICT, Mr. Oriola Rufai, Deputy Director, Distribution, Engr Olatunji Saheed; Deputy Director, Legal/Company Secretary, Mr. Lanre Fashola.Others were, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Anifowoshe Rasaq; Assistant Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Titilola Oridami-Bright; Head, Security, Mr. Babajide Kazeem and Barrister Derin Dada Legal Department.

The session ended with a light refreshments, as the Corporation is embarking on a journey of a new opportunity for a better LWC.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Apapa branch has showered encomium and accolades to the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, by demonstrating passion and reaffirmed commitment to the Engineering profession.

This assertion was made during the Courtesy visit of the NSE, Apapa Branch to the LWC, Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos, today Wednesday 28th December, 2022.

In his opening statement, the Chairman, NSE, Apapa branch, Engr. Babatunde Owode thanked and appreciated the LWC MD/CEO for his wonderful introductory remarks, requesting for close working relationship between the Corporation and NSE.

Engr. Owode stated that the Professional body is requesting for Office and Meeting space within the Corporation, because the current NSE, Apapa branch Secretariat has been concessioned.

In his contribution, the branch Inaugural Chairman, Engr. Akintunde Salami Zedomi added that the LWC boss has solved their problems through his introductory speech, adding that the meeting space should be able to accommodate not less than fifty (50) members at a meeting of maximum three (3) hours, also, the office space should be suitable and fit for the Administrative secretary and equipments.

While responding to the requests, the LWC MD/CEO, Engr. Badmus said that the Professional body has come to the right place and assured the visitors of Meeting and Office space, while directing the Director, Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Sheriff Akinpelu to work with the Director, Property and General Services, Mrs. Titilola Kareem Ganiat on necessary arrangements.

Proir to the conclusion of the arrangements, Engr. Badmus, however has given his approval to host meeting (s), but enjoined the members of the NSE, Apapa to further liaise with the Director, A&HR on necessary arrangements.

LWC boss, therefore encouraged his Staff to be an active members of NSE and other Professional bodies/Organizations and take full advantages, which include Experience and Knowledge sharing, through presentations, workshops, seminars among others.

The NSE, Apapa last visited the Water-house, Ijora in 2001, during the administration of former Managing Director, Engr. ‘Shayo Holloway, where he became a member of NSE, Apapa, since then the body has been working in partnership with the Corporation.

Recall that Engr. Badmus led administration had earlier granted a meeting space to the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN, Lagos Mainland Branch, as a demonstration of Goodwill, Cooperation and Support among LWC and the Accounting profession.