Lagos State Government Secures Five-Year USAID Grant to Upgrade Water Infrastructure
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The Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance water infrastructure across the state. This grant will be channeled through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) program ¹.
Key Projects and Locations
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- Rehabilitation of five mini waterworks in:
- Badore
- Lekki
- Victoria Island
- Victoria Island Annexe
- Ajegunle
- Second-phase expansion to include Oshodi Waterworks
- Rehabilitation of aging infrastructure at 45 MGD Iju and 70 MGD Adiyan waterworks
- Construction of Adiyan Phase II Water Treatment Plant with a 70 MGD capacity
Objectives and Benefits
- Enhance water availability
- Reduce disruptions
- Improve sanitation services
- Address water challenges through key projects
- Increase financial support and partnership with private investors
- Improve water access, potentially subsidized but not free
This initiative aims to address Lagos State’s daily water demand of 240 million gallons, with Adiyan Phase II providing 40 million gallons per day. The state government is working to resolve power issues and secure the right of way for Iju waterworks ¹.
