PPP Initiative: Lagos Water Corporation Engages Civil Society to Boost Service Delivery
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has held an engagement session with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at its headquarters in Ijora, Lagos, to clarify concerns regarding the Pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative for the management of seven Mini and Micro Waterworks.
Speaking during the session, the Managing Director of LWC, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, explained that the initiative is designed to enhance service delivery and ensure a sustainable supply of potable water across the state.
“We have chosen to implement a different approach to achieve improved outcomes, particularly to guarantee adequate provision of potable water for Lagosians,” he said, stressing that the pilot phase would lay the foundation for broader expansion.
The Executive Director of Operations, Engr. Omolanke Taiwo, added that private sector participation would help increase the state’s water production capacity, while fostering mutual understanding and accountability.
Also speaking, the Head of Transformation and Strategy, Engr. Titilola Bright-Oridami, delivered a presentation outlining the key features of the PPP framework, including:
- reliable water supply for residents,
- fair and transparent tariffs,
- grievance redress mechanisms, and
- a Community Service Charter to safeguard consumer interests.
Representatives of the CSOs expressed support for the initiative, noting that it signaled a step toward resolving the long-standing challenge of inadequate potable water in Lagos. They pledged to share the outcomes of the engagement with their communities and maintain dialogue with LWC for sustained collaboration.
The PPP pilot, according to LWC, is part of a broader vision to transform Lagos into a model of efficient water management through innovation, transparency, and community participation.
