By Ayomide Otitoju
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday confirmed that the 140 million gallons per day Adiyan Water Projects are expected to be completed next year, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to providing clean and reliable potable water to residents.
The Adiyan Waterworks One and Two projects, each with a capacity of 70 million gallons per day, are set to transform water production and distribution in Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during a site inspection of the Adiyan Waterworks One and Two projects, as well as the Water Treatment Plant projects in Iju, Adiyan, and Akute areas of Ogun State. The inspections aim to enhance coordination with contractors, ensure accountability, and keep major infrastructure projects on schedule.
Highlighting progress, the Governor noted that over eight kilometres of pipes have been laid following the acquisition of rights of way from Ogun State and payment of compensations for affected properties. He added that brown water from the Ogun River would be treated and supplied to homes across Lagos once the Adiyan Waterworks Two and the rehabilitation of Adiyan Waterworks One are completed by the end of 2026.
Earlier, Governor Sanwo-Olu commissioned the rehabilitated Akilo Mini Waterworks in Ogba, a facility with a capacity of one million gallons per day, facilitated by WaterAid Nigeria under the Urban Water and Sanitation Access Project (UWASAP) in partnership with Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC). The project is designed to serve over 100,000 residents in Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, and surrounding areas through household connections and strategically located digital kiosks.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that his administration is committed to sustainable water provision, improving public health, and strengthening water governance under the THEMES+ agenda. He urged residents to protect the infrastructure by avoiding damage to water pipes and bypassing meters, which compromise sustainability.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, described the project as a major milestone in Lagos’ water governance efforts. He highlighted upgrades including a modern control panel room, overhead tanks, automated motor kiosks, and integrated water meters to ensure transparency and efficient management.
Evelyn Mere, Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, said the Akilo project is a replicable model aimed at increasing access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Lagos. She revealed plans to rehabilitate the Ojokoro Waterworks to extend safe water access to an additional 100,000 residents.
Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, noted that the rehabilitated Akilo facility, originally built in 2012 and previously non-functional, will now supply water to Akilo, Agege, and adjoining communities.
Ologba of Ogba, Oba Egbeyemi Oladimeji, welcomed the project, describing it as a critical step toward alleviating long-standing water scarcity. He called on residents to safeguard the facility, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and citizens for sustainable development.
