Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) and WaterAid have signed a contract with BayRoyal International Limited to rehabilitate the Ojokoro Mini Water Works and improve water supply for more than 100,000 residents.
The contract signing took place on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the LWC headquarters in Ijora.
Representatives of LWC, Ojokoro LCDA, WaterAid, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO), the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, and BayRoyal International Limited attended the ceremony.
LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, described the project as more than an infrastructure deal.
He said the Corporation wants its investments to translate into reliable water supply for Lagos residents, especially communities that face long-standing challenges.
Under Tijani, LWC has focused on infrastructure renewal, better operations, partnerships, innovation and sustainable service delivery.
The Ojokoro project forms part of efforts to build a more efficient and responsive public water utility.
Engr. Tijani also stressed the human side of water infrastructure. He said water projects affect public health, dignity, household welfare and economic activity.
BayRoyal International Limited Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Owoeye Peter, pledged quality workmanship, safety compliance and timely delivery.
He said the company would follow LWC’s project specifications and expectations.
The Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. Barrister Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, also attended the ceremony.
Her participation highlighted the need for cooperation among government agencies, development partners, contractors and residents.
WaterAid Country Director, Ms. Evelyn Mere, described the agreement as a major step towards sustainable water access in Ojokoro.
She said the project would support public health, human dignity and long-term socioeconomic development.
The rehabilitation will cover civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works.
It will also include borehole rehabilitation, new drilling and solar power solutions to improve the facility’s reliability.
The project will introduce smart systems for real-time pressure monitoring, early leak detection and automated network management.
A metering programme will also target about 72,000 households to improve network efficiency and reduce non-revenue water.
Mere said the project supports Sustainable Development Goal 6, which promotes universal access to clean water and sanitation.
She described the contract signing as “the real start” and urged the implementation teams to deliver infrastructure that residents can depend on for generations.
LASWARCO Director, Technical Services, Mr. Olowu Idowu, represented the regulatory body at the ceremony.
He stressed transparency, affordability, sustainability and compliance in water service delivery.
Similarly, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources Director, Water Resources, Engr. Oyedele James, linked the project to the Lagos State Government’s wider water supply plans.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to potable water across Lagos.
The contract moves the Ojokoro Mini Water Works project from planning to implementation. For LWC, it also strengthens efforts to restore and modernise critical water infrastructure through strategic partnerships.
For Ojokoro residents, the project offers renewed hope for a more reliable water supply. In response, LWC said it would pursue high standards of quality, safety, accountability and efficiency throughout implementation.
The Corporation said the project reflects its broader commitment to ensuring that Lagos residents gain access to safe, reliable and sustainable potable water.
External sources
WaterAid official website
UN Sustainable Development Goal 6
Lagos State Government official website
