Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, Center for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, has urged the government to put climate change at the center of its economic growth plan. Okereke made the appeal in an interview with…
Water & Sanitation
Lagos Commissioner pledges revolutionary measures in addressing environmental challenges
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has pledged to adopt revolutionary measures in addressing environmental challenges in the state. Wahab said that his quest for an improved, sustainable environment requires a scientific approach…
WCS hands over 4 rehabilitated boreholes to 3 communities in Cross River State
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has handed over four boreholes rehabilitated under the Watershed Protection for Safe and Sustainable Water Supply activity to three communities in Cross River State. Mr Joseph Mathew, Communications Manager, WCS, made this known to newsmen…
Lagos Water Corporation to collaborate with Lagos Water Regulatory Commission on effective service delivery
….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…
Water Corporation Boss reiterates commitment to improved service delivery
inspects and assesses Water facilities at South East, Central, North East Regions The Lagos Water Corporation Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani has reiterated his commitment to strengthen Water Facilities for Improved service delivery in the State. Engr Tijani…
LWC: We’ll do our best for water to run in every home in Lagos State
to re-introduce Performance Implementation Programme (PIP) for improved service delivery. The Lagos Water Corporation under the new leadership of the Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Mukhtar Temitope Tijani has assured residents of the State of his commitment towards provision of potable water…
Benin: African Development Bank provides €164 million loan to tackle urban flooding caused by climate change
The loan for the implementation of the Secondary Cities Stormwater Drainage Project (PAPVS), was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, in Abidjan The African Development Bank has awarded Benin a total loan of…
LWC APPRECIATES NPA TOWARDS RESTORATION OF WATER SUPPLY IN APAPA COMMUNITY AND ITS ENVIRONS
The Lagos Water Corporation has appreciated the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority towards restoration/realization of Water supply in Apapa Community and its environs. LWC, Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus made this assertion during the official handing over of 2.4Million…
LWC REPAIRS DAMAGED PIPES AT OGUDU UNDERBRIDGE, RESTORES WATER SUPPLY
Following the interruption of Water supply in some parts of Lagos State on Wednesday 12th April, 2023, as a result of damaged 1200mm water pipes at Ogudu underbridge by an articulated vehicle, Lagos Water Corporation has announced repair of the…
WATER DISRUPTION: LWC suffers setback as articulated vehicle damages Water pipe, other valuable assets worth millions of Naira
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…
