As part of his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving the health and environment of the residents under the THEMES+ Agenda, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the newly rehabilitated and upgraded Akilo (Isheri-Oke) 4,500 Cubic Meters Mini Waterworks for the benefit of the people of Lagos.
Speaking at the commissioning of the project, Governor Sanwo-Olu said that it is in “fulfilment of a promise to restore dignity, promote health, and to provide the residents access to clean and potable water that meets strict quality standards, which is a fundamental human right.”
Noting that the “facility now has a daily capacity of 4,500 cubic meters, providing potable water to an estimated 100,000 residents in this surrounding,” the governor added: “We have drilled new boreholes, replaced all electromechanical equipment, rehabilitated the distribution network, and installed 20 water kiosks, which are public access points for safe water deployed to ensure that even households without private connections can still benefit from the expanded water supply system.”
He assured Lagos residents that his “vision for water sufficiency is deliberate, inclusive, and truly statewide—no community will be left behind.”
Affirming that the project is a direct testament to the unwavering commitment to the Health and Environment pillar of the THEMES+ Agenda, Governor Sanwo-Olu added: “There is no greater environmental good than clean water, and there is no greater health imperative than preventing water-borne diseases.
“This investment will significantly enhance the health of our children, strengthen the wellbeing of our families, and boost the overall productivity of our communities. It forms a vital pillar of our commitment to deliver immediate relief and targeted interventions to underserved areas.”
He said the Green Water in the Ogun River would be turned to blue and get to the water treatment plants before going to various houses for consumption, stating that the Adiyan Water Works 2 is expected to be completed before the end of next year.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, also said that the event is a significant milestone in the government’s quest to provide potable water to the residents of Lagos state.
He said that the event was “not just the commissioning of a rehabilitated plant,” but the “launch of a modern, efficient water system.”
Wahab stated that the “scope of work for this project was comprehensive, as it includes the complete rehabilitation of all electro-mechanical pumps, the control panel room, the aeration tank, the clear water tank, and the overhead tank.
The commissioner, who disclosed that the project also pioneers smarter service delivery through the installation of automated water kiosks and the integration of water meters, added: “These innovations will ensure equitable access, efficient management, and transparency in water delivery to every resident.”
While also saying that this project is a testament to the unwavering commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu to improve the living standards of Lagos residents, Wahab added: “The Akilo Mini Water Works is a vital component of our state’s water infrastructure, designed to increase access to clean and safe drinking water for the people of Lagos communities.
“With a production capacity of 4,500m³ per day, this facility will serve over 100,00 residents on a daily basis, improving their health, well-being, and economic productivity.”
