Lagos Govt Moves To Tackle Severe Water Crisis

The managing director of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, has assured residents of the state that the state government is making frantic efforts to tackle severe water scarcity.

Tijani stated this during a routine inspection visit to the Iju Headworks to assess the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation project and the installation of new pumping equipment.

He explained that the inspection forms part of the Corporation’s broader Lagos Water Renewal Programme aimed at revitalising critical water infrastructure, restoring production capacity, and improving potable water supply to residents across the state.

Tijani, who inspected the installation works, interacted with production managers and representatives of KSB Pumps and received detailed briefings on the status of the rehabilitation project.

Expressing satisfaction with the pace, quality and level of progress recorded, he stated that, “We are at the Iju Waterworks to inspect the rehabilitation works being carried out by KSB Pumps, particularly the procurement of six brand-new clear water pumps and one pump head to replace the existing ageing twelve pumps at the Iju Waterworks.

“The work is progressing steadily. We are pleased with the progress we have made so far. Procurement has been completed, all the equipment has been delivered to the site, and installation is progressing as scheduled.”

“This is a routine inspection to monitor the ongoing works, which form part of the larger Lagos Water Renewal Programme.”

Tijani disclosed that similar interventions are planned for the Akute Waterworks, saying, “At Akute Waterworks, the Corporation will procure two brand-new raw water pumps with a combined abstraction capacity of 24 million gallons per day (MGD). The pumps are expected to arrive before the end of this month, after which installation will commence immediately.”

He commended KSB Pumps for the professionalism, commitment, and quality of work demonstrated since the project’s commencement.

“I commend KSB Pumps for the remarkable progress achieved so far. We look forward to the successful completion of this project so we can return the plant to producing more water for the residents of Lagos State.”

Responding on behalf of the contractor, the Project Manager, Engr. John Adetayo Gbadegesin of KSB Pumps reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering the project on schedule.

He said, “The essence of this project is to ensure that Iju Waterworks is brought back to life and improve the supply of potable water to Lagos residents. This aligns with the vision of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the transformational leadership of the managing director of Lagos Water Corporation.

“We are doing everything possible to ensure the successful completion of the project before the end of the year so that Lagosians can begin to enjoy the benefits of improved water supply.”