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  • Lagos resumes production at Iju, Adiyan water treatment plants

    Lagos resumes production at Iju, Adiyan water treatment plants

    Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) says it has resumed production at its major waterworks in Iju and Adiyan, following the success of its ongoing rehabilitation efforts.

    The Managing Director of the Corporation, Engr Mukhtaar Tijani, yesterday apologised for the inconvenience caused by recent water supply disruptions and “appreciated the patience and understanding of our valued customers.”

     With the completion of the first phase of the rehabilitation of Iju and Adiyan waterworks, he said “we remain committed to delivering reliable and quality water services to meet the needs of Lagos residents.”

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    He further said that “the Corporation is prepared to serve the residents diligently and effectively and as part of the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu THEME plus agenda to cater for the People of Lagos by ensuring adequate water supply to the people of the state.

    He, however, announced that, residents in Alexander, Bourdillon, and Park View of Ikoyi area will experience temporary water shortage from Monday November 18th to Saturday November 23rd, adding “this is to enable the contractor execute some critical component of the rehabilitation work that is currently on going in the Alexander Mini Waterworks”

    Engr. Tijani also pleaded with the residents of Lagos State to support the efforts of LWC by reporting any leakages on the pipelines to enable prompt repairs through the Corporation Customers Care Lines (07045973012, 07045973013).

    He implored the residents to report any issues or complaints by calling the customer care lines or visiting any of the corporations’ nearest zonal offices

  • Lagos pays compensation, other benefits to disengaged LWC workers

    Lagos pays compensation, other benefits to disengaged LWC workers

    The Lagos Water Corporation has fulfilled its promise by disbursing compensation and other benefits to disengaged staff.

    In a remarkable display of empathy, the management said the corporation had ensured that affected employees received their entitlements in accordance with public service regulations.

     The Managing Director of LWC, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

     Mukhtaar expressed his sympathy for the staff and emphasized that the ongoing restructuring was essential for propelling the corporation forward and restoring its former prestige.

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     He emphasized that the audit should not be misconstrued as a witch-hunting exercise but rather as a universal practice aimed at enhancing service delivery and addressing identified gaps or issues.

     “It should be viewed as an initiative to stimulate growth, create new opportunities, foster fresh perspectives, and drive the corporation towards achieving its objectives,” he added.

     The LWC boss extended gratitude to the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the state government for prompt settlement of the three months’ notice pay and two months’ severance compensation to affected staff, thereby alleviating the impact of the current situation.