The Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a major setback following a trailer accident that occurred last night at Ogudu underbridge, destroying properties worth millions of Naira.
The incident recorded no casualty, but damaged water pipes, equipment and other valuable assets supplying water to Ogudu Area and its environs in the State.
This has resulted in heavy wastage of water in the community and beyond, as the entire area was heavily flooded.
However, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr Muminu Adekunle Badmus has assured the residents of the area of quick intervention to prevent further water wastage and a quick restoration of potable water supply to the affected areas.
He stated, “our experienced and dedicated staff have been alerted and sent to the area for timely arrest of the burst and to restore water supply.
“Also, the driver and his vehicle are currently detained at the Police station for necessary investigation on the cause of the accident”, the MD stated.
Recall that Water supply has improved in the State, as LWC began the test running of the Adiyan and Iju Waterworks after completion of the intervention/rehabilitation works embarked upon by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu led administration towards improved water service delivery.
Note: Following this development, LWC has urged the state residents to always report burst pipes, leakages and any act of vandalism to the Corporation’s dedicated numbers on: 0704 597 3012, 0704 597 3013, 0703 326 1974, 0703 320 7647.
