….set to work in partnership towards improved service delivery
The Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani today, Tuesday 1st August, 2023 received the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Mrs. Funke Adepoju, at the LWC, Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.
This is part of the efforts of the State Government entities, (LWC and LASWARCO) leaderships to engender a more cordial working relationship towards improved service delivery in the State.
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Mrs. Adepoju led some members of the Management of LASWARCO for a courtesy visit to congratulate the new LWC leadership of Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani and the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo.
While treating the Executive Secretary and her delegates to a warm reception, Engr. Tijani welcomed and thanked the “August Visitors” for the courtesy call, the first since his assumption of office on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023.
He urged the State Water Regulator (LASWARCO) to promote a close working relationship with the Water provider (LWC) towards improving water supply in the State.
He noted that Mrs. Funke Adepoju has been having a lots of engagements with the Corporation, being service regulator, therefore, he was looking forward to a closer working relationship and positive response towards putting systems in the right perspective for improved service delivery.
In his statement, Engr. Tijani showered encomiums on the Executive Secretary, describing her as a woman that has shown lots of experience among women in the Water sector, and seek for her cooperation and partnership towards improved service delivery, adding that his door is always open to her.
In her swift response, Mrs. Adepoju stated that there is no need to hold back in Water delivery to the residents of the State, as a water regulator and being a catalyst for water delivery.
“It is about responsibility and role to play towards service delivery. “We should work better for transparency and licensing towards International best practices.
“We are together, we are one, we are at an emerging level, as the utility is struggling, with our collaborations, we shall succeed.
“We need to put things together in the right perspective for the water consumers to enjoy the service.
“We have to build trust, provide quality and reliable water service to Lagosians, by starting gradually, as we cannot do everything at once”, she stated.
On the issue of service interruption being experienced, as a result of infrastructure challenges (pipes excavation) being caused by Road contractors in the State, Mrs. Adepoju promised to do everything possible to restore orderliness.
However, the commission has commended Engr. Tijani for his brilliant contributions during the last LUWASH activity report meeting held recently in Lagos, adjudged that the Corporation is heading towards right direction, as the water regulator is bringing much to the table towards provision of quality and sustainable water service for Lagos residents.
She also applauded the LWC boss for creating a good atmosphere for an important and laudable meeting
