• Governor Commissions Akilo One Million Gallons Per Day Water Facility
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the Adiyan Waterworks Projects, with a combined capacity of 140 million gallons of potable water per day, will be completed next year, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring sustainable access to clean water for residents of the state.
The Governor disclosed this on Friday during an inspection tour of the Adiyan Waterworks One and Two Projects, alongside the Water Treatment Plant facilities located across Iju, Adiyan and Akute areas of Ogun State. He explained that the visit was aimed at strengthening accountability, improving coordination with contractors and ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the completion of Adiyan Waterworks One and Two, each designed to produce 70 million gallons of water daily, will significantly transform water production and distribution in Lagos State.
He commended the pace and quality of work on the projects, noting that over eight kilometres of pipelines have been successfully laid following the approval of right-of-way by the Ogun State Government, with full compensation paid to all affected property owners.
The Governor stated that raw water from the Ogun River would undergo advanced treatment before being distributed to homes across Lagos, adding that the rehabilitation of Adiyan Waterworks One and the construction of Adiyan Waterworks Two are expected to be completed before the end of next year.
Earlier in the day, Governor Sanwo-Olu commissioned the rehabilitated Akilo Mini Waterworks in the Ogba area of Lagos, a facility with a capacity of one million gallons per day (4,500 cubic metres). The project was delivered through the Urban Water and Sanitation Access Project (UWASAP), facilitated by WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC).
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Governor said the Akilo project underscores his administration’s commitment to improving public health, restoring dignity and expanding access to clean water across neighbourhoods, in line with the THEMES+ development agenda.
He stressed that the state is pursuing a sustainable model of water provision driven by strategic investment, innovation and community ownership, urging residents to protect public infrastructure by avoiding vandalism, illegal connections and meter bypassing.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, described the Akilo facility as a major milestone in Lagos State’s water governance reforms, noting that it will provide potable water to over 100,000 residents across Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye and surrounding communities through household connections and digitally operated water kiosks.
Wahab highlighted key upgrades at the facility, including a modern control panel room, clean water storage tanks, overhead tanks, automated motor kiosks and integrated metering systems designed to enhance transparency and operational efficiency. He added that the project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal Six, which seeks universal access to clean water and sanitation.
Also speaking, Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Ms. Evelyn Mere, said the UWASAP initiative is designed to deliver resilient, affordable and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services, adding that the Akilo project serves as a replicable model.
She disclosed that WaterAid is set to rehabilitate the Ojokoro Waterworks, which is expected to extend safe water access to another 100,000 residents, while commending the Lagos State Government’s adoption of blended financing and innovation in the water sector.
The Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, explained that the Akilo waterworks, originally built in 2012 but previously moribund, has been fully revived and will now supply water to Akilo, Agege and neighbouring communities.
In his remarks, the Ologba of Ogba, Oba Egbeyemi Oladimeji, described the project as a symbol of renewed hope for residents, noting that thousands of households and businesses would benefit from improved water supply.
The monarch commended the state government and its partners for their commitment and urged the community to protect the facility to ensure its long-term sustainability, stressing that development thrives through collaboration between government and citizens.
