From Premium Times Nigeria · Emmanuel Agbo · · 1m 50s
Lagos Water Corporation Revises Coverage Figure
Lagos Water Corporation says it serves 1.65 million people, not 1.03% of residents.
In brief
Lagos Water Corporation says it serves 1.65 million people, not 1.03% of residents. Lagos Water Corporation revised its water coverage estimate from 1.03% to 8.3% of Lagos State's population, serving 1.65 million residents. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Lagos Water Corporation revises coverage figure
Lagos Water Corporation says its water network serves 1.65 million residents, revising the previous 1.03 per cent coverage estimate.
Plot-based connections
LWC states its 34,424 registered plot connections serve multiple households per plot.
Revised coverage calculation
Using an average of 48 residents per plot, LWC estimates its network serves 1.65 million people, or 8.3 per cent of Lagos State’s population.
Previous estimate discrepancy
Earlier report attributed LWC’s 34,424 connections to serving 206,444 people, representing 1.03 per cent of Lagos’ estimated 20 million residents.
Production capacity shortfall
LWC acknowledges its production remains far below installed capacity due to aging infrastructure and power supply constraints.
Water supply challenges
Many residents rely on boreholes and private vendors, spending thousands of naira monthly on water.
Resident spending examples
Adebayo Solomon spends N1,500 daily on water vendors, amounting to N45,000 monthly.
Water supply reliability
Residents report irregular supply, non-functional public facilities, and inadequate water pressure in multiple areas.
LWC’s planned projects
LWC plans to rehabilitate micro and mini water treatment plants and extend distribution networks to improve water access.
Igbonla 100 MGD plant
LWC proposed Igbonla 100 MGD water treatment plant to boost supply along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Budget expenditure
Lagos State Government spent 36.2 per cent of its budget for improving 15 mini and micro waterworks as of June 2026.
LWC’s commitment
LWC remains committed to improving water supply across Lagos State through infrastructure upgrades.
Key question
Will planned projects translate into more reliable public water supply for residents?
Here's the gist
Lagos Water Corporation revised its water coverage estimate from 1.03% to 8.3% of Lagos State's population, serving 1.65 million residents.
