The Lagos State Authorities has introduced plans to offer pipe-borne water to nearly all of households within the state by 2027.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Setting and Water Sources, disclosed this on Tuesday throughout a tour of the Adiyan Section 2 water venture within the Iju space of Lagos, as reported by the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
Wahab expressed optimism concerning the progress on the Adiyan Section 2 web site, designed to supply 70 million gallons of water per day upon completion.
He highlighted that the venture, together with present services like Adiyan Section 1 and the Iju waterworks, would considerably enhance the state’s water provide capability.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Deputy governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, had determined that we should remedy the water drawback. To unravel the water drawback, we needed to come to Adiyan 2 which is a 70 million gallons per day venture and the most important.
“We now have mobilised the contractor, so we simply got here right here to see what they’re doing up to now and I’m glad the media males took the stroll too.
“With 70 million gallons after which now we have Iju with Adiyan 1 alongside micro and mini water works, majority of Lagos homes and houses could have pipe borne water which is our goal and we’re taking a look at someday in 2027,” Wahab defined.
He emphasised that Adiyan Section 2 is central to the federal government’s efforts to handle Lagos’ water challenges. Mixed with Adiyan Section 1 (11 million gallons each day) and the Iju waterworks (4–5 million gallons each day), the state’s complete water provide is predicted to succeed in 100 million gallons per day.
He assured residents that the venture, regardless of timeline changes, shall be accomplished by the final quarter of 2027 to make sure a dependable water provide.
In current months, important efforts have been made to reinforce water infrastructure throughout Lagos. In October 2024,
With ongoing work on the Adiyan Section II Water Therapy Plant, the Lagos State Authorities is working in the direction of assembly the state’s future each day water demand. Whereas 100 million gallons is projected by the final quarter of 2027, the broader long-term aim is to satisfy the complete 240 million gallons each day demand.