Lagos State has launched a $2.5 million project to rehabilitate the Ojokoro waterworks and expand pipeline infrastructure across the Northern Business Region.
This was announced by WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos State Government, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.
The initiative, called TeamWater Nigeria, is part of a five-year plan to improve access to clean water and strengthen the city’s water distribution network.
Mrs Titilola Oridami-Bright, Head of Strategy and Transformation at Lagos Water Corporation, spoke at the unveiling event about the impact of the project on residents.
She said the rehabilitation of the Ojokoro waterworks would restore reliable water supply to tens of thousands of households, and that improvements to the Iju/Adiyan pipeline network would expand access to an additional 28,000 residents.
The initiative marks a milestone for urban water supply interventions, according to WaterAid officials, who highlighted collaboration and sustainability as critical elements of the project.
Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, noted that the project was developed through WaterAid’s global network. She explained that it received support from WaterAid UK and WaterAid America.
The project is expected to strengthen water distribution and reliability in Lagos’ northern region.
Lagos’ public water system currently serves 1.5 million residents, covering about 44% of the population, according to the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
Rehabilitation and pipeline expansion works aim to bring more residents into the public water network.
The state government has several water infrastructure projects underway to expand access and capacity.
Lagos Water Corporation is digitalizing its distribution network to reduce non-revenue water and improve water security.
Once completed, these initiatives are projected to significantly enhance the reach, efficiency, and reliability of Lagos’ water distribution network.