LWC ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ON PPP
LWC ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ON PPP
….promises effective service delivery*
In response to concerns raised by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) regarding the Pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) on the Lagos Water Corporation’s Seven (7) Mini and Micro Waterworks, the Corporation held a clarifying engagement with CSOs today at its Headquarters Board Room in Ijora, Lagos.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Mrs. Kehinde Fashola, the Deputy Director,Public Affairs,Lagos Water Corporation.
The meeting, which was well attended, had several CSOs in attendance.
During the engagement, the Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani emphasised that the primary objective of the PPP initiative is to enhance effective service delivery to the residents of Lagos State. He explained, “We have chosen to implement a different approach to achieve improved outcomes, particularly to ensure adequate provision of potable water for Lagosians.”
Engr. Tijani further expressed the Corporation’s commitment to making the pilot phase of the PPP a success, with the ultimate goal of expanding the number of Mini and Micro Waterworks available for enhanced service delivery.
Echoing this sentiment, the Executive Director of Operations, Engr. Omolanke Taiwo informed the Civil Society Organisations that the Lagos Water Corporation’s efforts are focused on improving service delivery and increasing the state’s water production capacity. She stated, “We welcome private sector collaboration to foster mutual understanding and alignment as we work towards shared objectives.”
At the meeting, Head of the Transformation and Strategy Department, Engr. Titilola Bright-Oridami delivered a slide presentation on behalf of the Managing Director, providing further insight into the rationale behind the LWC’s PPP initiative. Key highlights included direct benefits for citizens such as reliable water supply, fair and transparent tariffs, avenues for grievance redress, and a Community Service Charter.
Representatives of the Civil Society Organisations present at the meeting expressed their support for the direction taken by the Lagos Water Corporation and conveyed their confidence that, over time, the issue of insufficient potable water delivery will be resolved.
They also committed to sharing the outcomes of the engagement with their respective communities and maintaining ongoing dialogue with the corporation to ensure continued collaboration.
*Kehinde Fashola
Deputy Director
Public Affairs
Lagos Water Corporation
September 18th, 202*
