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…wishes Lagos residents Happy Easter Celebrations in Advance

There is relief among the residents of Lekki, Park view estate of Lagos State, as Lagos Water Corporation restored potable water supply to the affected areas earlier disrupted by Lekki Independent Power Plant (IPP) Power outage due to capacity issues.

The Corporation on Thursday 14th April, 2022 in its release/statement stated that operations has resumed at the Lekki and Alexander Waterworks respectively.

LWC added, “We wish to inform the public, particularly, residents of Lekki and Park view estate, Ikoyi, that power on Lekki IPP is being restored at Lekki and Alexander Waterworks on Tuesday 12th and 13th April, 2022 respectively, as Water productions are in progress.

“Efforts are ongoing to commence operation at the Saka Tinubu Waterplant, also affected by Power outage”.

While apologising to the general public for the Water disruption in the State, the Corporation wishes Lagos residents Happy Easter Celebrations in Advance, restating its commitment towards improving water supply in the State.

However, urged Lagosians to Conserve and Use Water Wisely. For Complaints and comments, please, call LWC Customer Care Lines on: 07045973012, 07045973013.

The Lagos Water Corporation has rekindled the hope of Lagos Island residents towards improved service delivery in the area of State.

This was revealed by the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus during the visit of the Lagos Island Connect (LIC) to the Corporation, yesterday Tuesday 5th April, 2022.

The LIC who was in LWC to address the issue of scarcity of Water supply in the area, was led by its Co-founder, Ms. Yemisi Ransome kuti. Other LIC delegates were: Lagos Island Council Manager, Mr. Hakeem Disu and LIC Community Mobilisation/Liaison Manager, Mr. Layeni Aliu.

In his statement, the LWC boss explained “the Corporation is aware of the problem of shortage of Water supply facing Lagos Island, and this has been escalated to Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State Governor) who has assured of a positive response”.

He further stated that portion of the Onikan Mini Waterworks that is responsible for the production and supply of potable water to the affected area of the State got burnt sometimes ago and yet to be fixed, adding that plans are also underway to rehabilitate 70Millions Gallons per Day (MGD) Adiyan and 45Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Iju Waterworks to perform optimally, to boost water supply to the Lagos State, particularly, Lagos Island.

Engr. Badmus also reaffirmed that the State Government is working to resolve issue of electricity supply that has been cut off at the moment, and committed towards closing Water demand gap in the State in general, he stated.

Also in attendance for LWC were: Head, Strategy and Projects, Engr. Bolaji Ogunlewe; Head, Distribution, Engr. Ibrahim Abiodun Yinusa; Head, Production, Engr. Agiri M. O; Head, Engineering and Technical services, Engr. S. A. Ajadi; Head, Customers care, Mrs. Adedugbe Yetunde and Head, Procurement, Engr. Mrs. Titilola Bright-Oridami

Lagos Island Connect (LIC) is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) created to partner with Local Government on programmes and activities that would change the narrative of Lagos Island Local Government.

…urges Staff to be an active members

Lagos Water Corporation has okayed the Nigerian Institute of Water Engineers (NIWE) Lagos Chapter Secretariat domicile in LWC water-House, Ijora.

The endorsement to the request made by the National body of the Institute was made known recently in Lagos during her Courtesy visit to LWC Headquarters, Ijora, Lagos.

In his statement, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus urged the Corporation Staff members to be an active members towards moving the Institute forward.

The NIWE National Chairman, Engr. (Mrs). Chinyere Nnenna Igwegbe in company of the National Vice Chairman (NIWE) Engr. (Dr.) Adeyinka Sabowate; NIWE National Coordinator, Engr. T. E. Adeboyeji; National Coordinator, Engr. Dominic Onuh Nkuboh, among other executive members has visited LWC to appreciate and felicitate with Engr. Muminu Badmus led Administration for their contributions and achievements in Water Sector.

“We have come to LWC to partner and promote NIWE Chapter in LWC, as there are large numbers of Engineers in the Corporation.

” As long as you have something to do with Water, Service provider, Water Engineers, you are free to join the Institute”.

The National Chairman however thanked the Management of LWC for the approval and rear opportunity, as the Corporation has extended such privilege to other professional bodies, such as Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), amongst other.

NIWE is a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, with the objective to serve as an umbrella professional body for Engineers and Associates from Water related disciplines to ensure effective utilisation of human and materials resources for the professional development and enhancement of professional competence of its members through capacity building programmes, public awareness/campaign, publication of journals and promotion of WASH through the establishment of Water and Hygiene Clubs in Secondary schools.

Prominent LWC Engineers present were: Engr. Bolaji Ogunlewe, Engr. Ibraheem Yinusa Abiodun, Engr. O A. Orioye, Engr. Saheed Olatunji, Engr. Ogunwusi and Engr. Festus Omoike.

The NIWE National Conference is coming up between 12th – 15th September, 2022.

…attributes challenges to Borehole issues, amongst other

Lagos Water Corporation has assured residents of Agbowa Community of the State of regular potable water supply soon.

The LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus stated this during his interview session with the correspondent from Television Continental (TVC), Mrs. Salam Adedoja, in his Ijora Office, recently.

The Managing Director attributed the present water problem of Abesan (Mosan Okunola Waterworks), designed to supply water to the Community to borehole issue, Network leakages, among others, which disrupt service delivery to the Baruwa Community.

While faulting the residents of the community of non payment of water bills, which are token compared to the cost of water production and delivery to the Community, Engr Badmus revealed that plans are ongoing to construct/dig more boreholes at the Abesan (Mosan Okunola Waterworks) for restoration and effective service delivery.

Adding that the ongoing 70MGD (Millions Gallons per Day) Adiyan phase II Water project is also dedicated to the Western part of the State, which Baruwa Community will also be a beneficiary.

“Presently, the ongoing Construction of Adiyan 70MGD is close to 85% completion and Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is ever committed to complete the project during his tenure in Office.

“The ongoing project is expected to serve over 3million residents in the western axis of the State. Benefiting communities will also include, Ikotun, Idimu, Isolo, Agege I & II, Ajegunle, Lagos west, Amuwo Odofin etc”.

Engr. Badmus in his statements enumerated some challenges militating against regular water supply in the State, such as Ageing Infrastructure, Erratic Power Supply, Population Influx, Water Wastages and Unaccted for Water, amongst other.

All these are major problems facing LWC major Waterworks (Adiyan, Iju and Ishasi) operations, and greatly affecting their designed capacities, as the Corporation is continously working towards closing water demand gap in the State”, he said.

Lagos Water Corporation, Water Quality Assurance has Commissioned Water Quality Consultancy Laboratory to ensure that residents consume quality and germ free Water supply.

This was revealed recently at the Corporation’s Headquarters, Ijora, Lagos.

While commissioning the Consultancy Laboratory,
the State Water Provider, LWC, stated that the Lab would render Water Analysis Services to the general public to ascertain that residents consume quality and Safe Water, Water that conforms with World Health Organization’s (WHO) Standard.

LWC further explained that the Consultancy Laboratory Analysis Services include: Physio-Chemical Analysis (Tests of physical and chemical profile of water sample), Microbiological Analysis (Tests of the microbiological quality of water sample) and Full or Comprehensive Analysis (Tests the physical, chemical and microbiological profile of water sample).

Others are: Chemical Demand Test – Determines the water treatment chemicals and the quantity required to make the water sample potable, and Treatment Chemicals Analysis (Determines the potency of water treatment chemicals), among others.

Under this project, Water Consumers are expected to bring their water samples to the Corporation for analysis on payment of a token.

However, the Corporation has reiterated that the project would complement the activities of LWC Water Quality Monitoring/Sensitisation and Awareness Campaign to monitor Water quality at Customers’ taps to ensure residents are served with potable and germ free water supply.

Dear Premium Customer,

Lagos water corporation has restored potable water supply to some parts of the State recently experienced water disruption due to technical issues.

However, thanked the residents for their patience and understanding during the Water scarcity, as the Corporation is ever committed towards effective service delivery in the State.

In the same vein, the Corporation has felicitated with her premium Customers on this year Christmas celebration, wishing you all Merry Xmas and Happy New year in advance.

“We pray for Almighty God continuous Guidance, Protection and shower you all with Sound health during this Celebrations and always”, Amen .

WISHING YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

LWC …working to serve you better!

…attributes problem to technical issues.

Lagos Water Corporation has apologised to the Lagos residents, particularly, those that have been affected with the current disruption of water supply in the State.

This was contained in a statement released by the Corporation today Sunday 19th, December 2021 in Lagos .

The Corporation attributed the current water disruption to technical problem presently faced at the LWC Major Water Plants.

LWC however assured Lagos residents that efforts are ongoing to restore potable water supply soon.

Apologising to Lagosians for the inconvenience caused at this period, while thanking them for their patience, understanding and Cooperation, the Corporation stated.