Lagos Plunged Into Water Woes After Trailer Mishap Wrecks Major Pipeline

• Lagos has recently witnessed improved water supply across the state.

• However, the Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a setback in its efforts to keep improving water supply.

• An articulated vehicle recently damaged a crucial water pipe.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has suffered a major setback in its water supply operations following a trailer accident that occurred last week at Ogudu underbridge, Ogudu, Lagos State.

The corporation made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Anifowoshe Rasaq Olatunbosun, on Thursday.

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According to Olatunbosun, the accident destroyed “properties worth millions of Naira.”

Although no casualty was recorded due to the mishap, the LWC spokesperson revealed that a crucial water pipe, equipment, and other valuable assets supplying Water to Ogudu Area and its environs suffered damage.

“This has resulted in heavy wastage of water in the community and beyond, as the entire area was heavily flooded,” the statement said.

However, the LWC Managing Director/CEO, Engr Muminu Adekunle Badmus, has assured the residents of Ogudu of quick intervention to prevent further water wastage and a quick restoration of potable water supply to the affected areas.

“Our experienced and dedicated staff have been alerted and sent to the area for timely arrest of the burst and to restore water supply,” Badmus said.

“Also, the driver and his vehicle are currently detained at the Police station for necessary investigation on the cause of the accident.”

Following this development, LWC has urged Lagos residents to always report burst pipes, leakages and any act of vandalism to the corporation’s dedicated numbers: 07045973012, 07045973013, 07033261974, 07033207647.

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Recall that water supply has recently improved in Lagos as LWC started the test-running of the Adiyan and Iju Waterworks after completion of the intervention/rehabilitation works embarked upon by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration towards improved water service delivery.

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