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  • Lagos reaffirms commitment to enhancing water supply

    Lagos reaffirms commitment to enhancing water supply

    The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to improving water supply across the state.

    Tijani made this known during his participation at the prestigious Global Water Summit (GWS) 2025, held at the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel.

    The summit convened 300 global water leaders to address the urgent need for increased investment in the water sector amidst growing climate-related challenges.

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    “In a world that has crossed the 1.5°C threshold, water security is under unprecedented pressure,” Engr. Tijani stated, adding that the Global Water Summit is “where money meets water – a platform that brings together leaders and investors committed to driving sustainable solutions.”

    Highlighting the significance of the event, the LWC MD noted his role as a member of the 300 Water Leaders — a global initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6, which focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

    He emphasised that Lagos Water Corporation is actively aligning with international best practices to accelerate access to safe and reliable water across the state.

  • ‘LWC restructuring geared towards improved service’

    ‘LWC restructuring geared towards improved service’

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

    Engr. Tijani stated this while updating the LWC management staff on the recent restructuring/change process being experienced in the corporation, which he described as inevitable and continuous for positive results.

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    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

  • Corporation warns against wasting of water

    LAGOS Water Corporation (LWC) Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mumuni Badmus has urged the public to desist from wasting water because of its enormous cost of production.

    Badmus, who spoke at the weekend on the occasion of the World Water Day, with the theme : ‘’Leaving no one behind’’,  said it would be unfair  to waste the water the corporation produces.

    He said some customers had been given prepaid meters  to prevent water wastage, adding that soon, all customers would be metered.

    Badmus, an engineer, said: “Water is a human right, essential for the well-being and survival of all. The truth is that it has no alternative. Making sufficient water available to all has remained a major challenge around the world. This explains why the United Nations considers it appropriate to carry everyone along.

    “Today, many countries are going through water stress, and the world is jittery about the imminent scarcity that may descend on us in future. However, Nigeria is not sitting on the fence, as the country has made water stress a matter that requires urgent attention, as evidenced by the state of emergency declared on the nation’s water sector last year. This informs us that we must continue to double our efforts towards providing water in sufficient quantity.”

    He said LWC would continue to develop its strategies for increasing water production and supply.

    In recent years, he said, the corporation had developed a strategic business plan as a roadmap to take the water production capacity of the state to 492 million gallons per day by 2023, to close water demand gap significantly.

    “Therefore, in our bid to carry everyone along, we have widened our data base to supply water to more Lagosians. We have equally deployed water meters to properties across the state, so that people can pay for the exact amount of water they consume.

    “In tandem with this year’s theme, ‘Leaving no one behind’, it has been our tradition to involve the younger ones, particularly pupils and students from primary schools to tertiary institutions to be part of our advocacy initiative for water conservation. Not long ago, we brought in Lagos State children parliamentarians because we believe women and children are major stakeholders in the water sector,” the LWC boss added.

  • World Water Day: Lagos Water Corporation carries out free water tests

    The Lagos Water Corporation on Tuesday said the Corporation would carry out three-Day water tests in its eight operational regions in Lagos State, to mark the 2018 World Water Day.

    Mrs Monsurat Banire, the Lagos Water Corporation’s Head of Quality Assurance, said this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Rasaq Anifowoshe, in Lagos.

    The theme for the 2018 World Water Day is entitled: ‘Nature for Water’.

    The theme explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century.

    According to Banire, its team from the Quality Assurance and Sales & Commercial Departments will take samples of water used in the locations covered, whether from LWC or boreholes, among others.

    “The essence is to show the general public the quality of water the corporation is serving them.

    “The corporation’s water is clean, safe and good for human consumption.

    “Borehole water could be contaminated.

    “After the exercise, we expect those using boreholes to migrate and connect to the corporation’s water supply once water pipes pass through their locations.

    “The LWC water conforms to the World Health Organisation’s standard,” she said.

    Banire said that as worthy ambassadors of the corporation, the staff were expected to be polite in answering questions and friendly to all consumers.

    She said that the exercise would cover the corporation’s eight operational zones, which have been mapped into four areas for easy accessibility.

    Among the four areas are: Lagos Island, Surulere and Ikeja.

    NAN

  • ‘Lagos Water Corporation making presence felt’

    Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) is making its presence felt, because in the last three months, it has taken great strides in moving forward, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, has said.

    Badmus, an engineer, who spoke at the headquarters in Ijora, Lagos, during the presentation of the fourth batch bond certificates to five retirees and launching of the agency’s Service Intensive Mechanism (SIM); said LWC’s achievements should not come as a surprise because the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration made them possible.

    He said the government prioritised payment of retirement benefits.

    Badmus added: “I hail the zeal and courage we have shown towards carrying out our duties and activities, as this is the major reason this corporation is settling the benefits of those who have retired.

    “We are thankful to God that the retirees are alive to receive their benefits. This is the fourth bond presentation to be witnessed by this corporation under my leadership. This could not have been achieved singlehandedly, but through the efforts of the entire workers. I appreciate you all.

    “The first bond presentation of N68 million to 36 retirees was done in March 2017. The second batch was in last July when N20 million was paid to seven retirees. The third batch of seven retirees received N18 million.

    “I’m delighted that history is repeating itself today (Friday), as N21,443,674.54 will be presented to five retirees, who have been selected as recipients of the fourth batch accrued rights benefits in agreement with pensioners’ payments of outstanding accrued rights benefits, done in the sequence of staff retirement from 2015.”

  • LWC urges Lagosians to use water wisely

    LWC urges Lagosians to use water wisely

    The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation ( LWC ), Mr Muminu Badmus, on Friday urged Lagosians to imbibe the culture of water conservation.

    Badmus gave this advice in an interview in Lagos.

    He said that the global water scarcity threat necessitates wise usage of water by consumers.

    According to him, any consumer that uses water wisely will appreciate the metering system the corporation has adopted to protect the interest of residents.

    ”The metering system has made water consumers to be aware of how much the corporation charges per cubic meter, which is equivalent to 1000 litres.

    ”For clarity, low density areas pay N200, high density areas, N250 and commercial users N350 per cubic meters respectively.

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    ”This is the cheapest rate you can find in any country,” he said.

    Badmus said that the Corporation has metered about 32,000 properties in the first phase of the exercise.

    According to him, 24,000 pre-paid meters, 6,000 old meters and 2,000 mechanical meters have been installed in Lekki axis, Victoria Island Annex, Surulere, Omole and Ikeja among others.

    Badmus said that the metering of houses would continue to other communities not yet covered once there was delivery of additional meters.

    He enjoined the residents not yet metered not to relent in paying their water bills.

    The managing director said that those metered would be recharging their cards when they run out of water.

    Badmus said that the corporation was working relentlessly to have potable water to supply to areas not yet covered in its network.

    NAN

  • Lagos Water Corporation begins customers’ enumeration

    Lagos Water Corporation begins customers’ enumeration

    The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has begun customers ‘enumeration across the state to update its customers’ data base and ensure improved and efficient service.

    Addressing reporters yesterday at the LWC head office in Ijora, the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus, said the exercise would cover 17 zonal offices of Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Victoria Island Annex, Lekki, Lagos Island, Surulere, Ogudu, Yaba/Ebute-Metta, Ikeja I and II, Ilupeju, Isheri-Oke, Iwaya, Oworonshoki, Shomolu and Oshodi.

    Badmus added that enumerators, comprising LWC and IBS Management and Consulting Services workers, as well as accredited consultants, are already on the field for the exercise.

    He said: “The enumerators will be identified with jackets branded with LWC and IBS logos and identity cards.”

    He urged the public to cooperate with them for the success of the exercise, adding that the public can reach LWC through its customer care lines – 07045973012 and 07045973013, or through info@lagoswater.org. Residents can also contact the LWC zonal office nearest to them.

     

     

  • Power supply, gas our major challenges in 2016 – Water Corporation

    Power supply, gas our major challenges in 2016 – Water Corporation

    Mr Muminu  Badmus, the Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), on Tuesday, identified power and gas as major challenges the corporation faced in water production and distribution in 2016.

    Badmus told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the incessant interruption in water supply in the state, especially the metropolis in 2016, was due to the challenges.

    “The power supply was erratic and the constant blowing of gas pipes in the Niger Delta made procurement of gas to the Independent Power Plants (IPP) attached to the major water works stations difficult.

    “The Corporation had to procure diesel generators to power the water works to make water supply possible in the metropolis.

    “The cost of diesel with the economic recession that is affecting the exchange rate is escalating by the day,’’ he said.

    Badmus said that in spite of the challenges, the corporation was able to ensure that potable water reached all its customers in the state.

    He said that the corporation would continue to plead with its customers to pay their water bills.

    “The water bill now does not cover the cost of producing and distributing water to houses, but it is helping with maintenance,’’ he said.

    Badmus said that the corporation had created regional centres as well as data control to make its bill payment easy for customers.

    He said that in 2017, the corporation would embark on construction of new water works stations to boost the supply of potable water in the state.

    According to him, many Green field projects to be constructed with private sectors through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) modalities have been identified.

    Badmus said that the involvement of the private sector would help the corporation in its effort to provide adequate potable water to areas yet to benefit from its services.