The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced an eight-month rehabilitation project of the Iju and Adiyan Water Treatment Plants, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving access to potable water across Lagos State.
The project, titled Rehabilitation of Iju Headworks and Akute Intake Station – Lots 1, 2 and 3, is part of the Corporation’s asset management and renewal strategy to strengthen existing infrastructure and enhance service delivery. The rehabilitation is funded by the Lagos State Government and is scheduled to run from February 2026 to October 2026.
Speaking at the project kick-off meeting held on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, at the Corporation’s Headquarters in Ijora, Lagos, the Managing Director of LWC, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo, emphasized the strategic importance of the project.
Engr. Tijani explained that the rehabilitation aligns with the Corporation’s five-year strategic business plan launched in December 2024, which prioritizes infrastructural development as a solution to existing operational challenges. He noted that the rehabilitation focuses mainly on pump replacement and upgrades, following approval by the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
He stressed that the project must be executed with the highest technical standards, expressing confidence that its completion will significantly improve water supply across the state. “This project must not be business as usual. We want all hands on deck to ensure timely and successful delivery. Let this dream become a reality,” he urged.
Similarly, the Director of Production, Engr. Agiri Mustapha, described the rehabilitation as a critical and passionate project for both the Corporation and the State Government. He highlighted past challenges with pump installations and noted that the Governor insisted on engaging original manufacturers with sole franchise rights to ensure quality and durability.
Representatives of the contractors and manufacturers: KSB Pumps & Valves Nigeria Ltd., Wilo Pumps Nigeria Ltd., and Springfield Electric Ltd., assured the Corporation of timely and quality delivery. They also committed to personnel training and a two-year equipment management support period upon completion and commissioning of the project.
The Lagos Water Corporation expressed optimism that the rehabilitation will significantly improve operational capacity, service reliability, and access to safe drinking water for residents of Lagos State.
