In a bid to ensure that water runs in every Lagos home, the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment paid an oversight visit to the Lagos Water Corporation Headquarters in Ijora on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, the Executive Director of Operations, Engr. Omolanke Taiwo, and some management staff of LWC received the Assembly members, led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Honourable Adebola Shabi.
Honourable Shabi expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in most homes in the state, emphasizing the need for the House to ensure that the interests and rights of their constituents are protected. He requested a comprehensive report on ongoing infrastructural projects and the challenges faced by LWC in producing water supply.
Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, the Managing Director of LWC, assured the committee that he has been working diligently to ensure water supply reaches most homes in the state. He cited the recent connection of Baruwa Community to Mosan Okunola Waterworks as one of the steps taken to achieve this goal.
Engr. Omolanke Taiwo, the Executive Director of Operations, thanked the Honourable members for their visit and support. She acknowledged the challenges faced by LWC, including the reluctance of customers to pay for water, which is already subsidized by the state government. She announced plans to meter all customers to ensure accountability for water produced.
Other Assembly members present included Honourable Lanre Afini, Chairman of the House Committee on Environment Ministry; Honourable Simon Apata, Chairman of the House Committee on Procurement; and Honourable Emmanuel Olotu, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.
Following the meeting, the Honourable members, accompanied by the MD of LWC and some management staff, proceeded to Ishasi Waterworks for project inspection.
The inspection of waterworks by the oversight committee is expected to continue with scheduled visits to Iju, Adiyan and Akute intakes.
The visits will be conducted by members of the House Committee on Environment Parastatals along with the LWC top management staff.
