My Vision Is to See LWC Waterworks Alive” – Engr. Tijani
The Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, has declared his vision to see the Corporation’s waterworks fully revitalized and thriving in service to Lagosians.
Engr. Tijani made this commitment on Monday, 22nd September 2025, during an engagement session with the Corporation’s management staff at the LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos.
The meeting focused on the proposed Pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for seven (7) mini and micro waterworks across the State.
“My vision is to see the waterworks alive. Let’s put our visions together to get this work done successfully. Let people start bragging that they are getting and enjoying water supply in Lagos State,” Engr. Tijani stated.
He emphasized that the Corporation is committed to due diligence and transparency in implementing the PPP project, in line with the LWC Strategic Business Plan (2025–2030) which prioritizes reviving micro and mini waterworks in annual batches under private sector management.
“We want to ensure we follow due diligence before contracting the projects out. We are committed to transparency in this process. Let’s put our best foot forward to ensure the project’s success,” he added.
Engr. Tijani further noted that the concession framework is designed to:
Improve efficiency of waterworks operations.
Enhance reliability and expand customer connections.
Rehabilitate and upgrade existing facilities.
Maintain systems to world-class standards.
He stressed that the Corporation retains ownership of all water assets, and the PPP is strictly a management support mechanism, not privatization.
The Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo, explained that the session was intended to brief management staff on the project processes, timeline, and implementation strategies.
“PPP is not privatization. LWC retains full ownership of all water assets. The PPP introduces private sector support only to improve efficiency and service delivery,” she clarified.
Addressing staff concerns on job security, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Hakeem Kosoko, urged employees to continuously improve their skills and performance.
“Let us ensure that our job outputs improve to match our levels. This is about integration – integration to work requires demonstrating competence. Improve your job capacity and upskill yourselves,” Mr. Kosoko advised.
The engagement session reinforced the LWC’s commitment to stakeholder involvement, transparency, and capacity building as it advances with the proposed Pilot PPP.
The initiative is aimed at revitalizing Lagos State’s water infrastructure and improving service delivery to residents, in alignment with the State’s long-term development agenda.
Background to the Engagement
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has been at the forefront of water supply and infrastructure development in Lagos State for decades.
However, persistent challenges such as aging infrastructure, population growth, limited investment, and inefficiencies in operations have led to difficulties in meeting the rising demand for safe and potable water across the state.
To address these challenges, the Lagos State Government approved a five-year Strategic Business Plan (2025–2030), which prioritizes the revival of mini and micro waterworks through phased interventions.
A key component of this strategy is the introduction of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a sustainable model to improve efficiency, expand access, and enhance service delivery without relinquishing state ownership of water assets.
The proposed Pilot PPP covering seven (7) mini and micro waterworks is the first phase of this strategic intervention.
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The initiative aims to:
Rehabilitate and upgrade water production facilities.
Improve operations and maintenance to world-class standards.
Expand water connections to underserved communities.
Reduce non-revenue water and enhance reliability of supply.
Ensure transparency and accountability in service delivery.
Newsmen reports that by engaging management staff directly, the LWC leadership underscored the importance of collective buy-in, cooperation, and professionalism in delivering on the vision to see the LWC waterworks “alive” and functioning optimally for the benefit of millions of Lagos residents.
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