The Lagos state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an international consortium company, Belstar and ENKA, for the rehabilitation and expansion of water supply infrastructure across the State.
Speaking after the signing ceremony at Alausa, Ikeja yesterday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the collaboration aims to address critical water infrastructure challenges in Lagos.
“This project entails construction, rehabilitation, and installation of water treatment facilities as well as distribution networks to provide a reliable and sustainable water supply to underserved communities,” Wahab said.
He explained that the initiative would include the establishment of new waterworks to ease distribution challenges, noting that the State Government would ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, including social and safety standards.
Wahab explained that the project is divided into two components: the Brownfield, which involves the rehabilitation of existing waterworks, and the Greenfield, which covers the construction of entirely new facilities in various parts of the State.
Managing Director, Lagos Water Corporation, Engr Mukhtaar Tijani, assured that the Corporation would collaborate closely with the international consortium, providing development support, technical input, and stakeholder coordination to drive the success of the projects.
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“The projects will not only deliver potable water to communities currently without access, but will also contribute significantly to the eradication of water-related diseases in Lagos,” Tijani said.
Group Managing Director, Belstar Capital, Tewodros Polk, pledged the consortium’s commitment to the project, stating that they would leverage their strength and technical expertise to ensure long-term productivity and service delivery.
“We will engage local subcontractors to promote capacity building and sustainable development throughout the various phases of the project,” Polk said.
He added that the project would be executed using the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance model, insured by the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and is expected to be completed within 36 months.