Agencies partner to improve water supply

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Agencies partner to improve water supply

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Water Corporation, Mukhtaar Tijani, has held a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Mrs Funke Adepoju, to improve supply of potable water to residents of Lagos State.

Welcoming the LASWARCO visiting delegation led by Mrs Adepoju at the weekend to the LWC Headquarters in Ijora, Lagos, Tijani said the meeting was aimed at “fostering a cordial relationship between the two agencies, with a shared goal of enhancing the lives of Lagosians through improved water supply,” a statement said.

Tijani expressed the LWC’s appreciation for the proposed partnership between LWC and LASWARCO, reiterating that such collaboration would revitalise the water sector in Lagos State.

In her response, the Executive Secretary of LASWARCO, stressed the significance of transparency and adherence to international best practices in ensuring effective water delivery across the state.

Speaking on concerns about service interruptions caused by infrastructure challenges from road contractors, Adepoju called for prompt action to restore orderliness.

“At the end of the meeting, both parties expressed their commitment to building trust and ensuring reliable water services for the people of Lagos. They also asserted that the joint efforts between the Lagos Water Corporation and Lagos Water Regulatory Commission hold the promise of a brighter future for water supply in the state,” the statement said.