The Ekiti State Water and Sewerage Company (EKSWSC) has commended the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) for its remarkable transformation and innovative approach to water utility management, describing the corporation as a leading model for sustainable water sector reforms in Nigeria.
The commendation was made on Monday, July 6, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the management of the Ekiti State utility firm to the LWC Headquarters in Ijora, Lagos. The visit provided a platform for both organisations to engage in extensive technical discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration, exchanging knowledge, and sharing best practices in water infrastructure management and service delivery.
Fostering Inter-State Collaboration
Welcoming the delegation, the Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, described the visit as a valuable opportunity for both organisations to deepen professional relationships and jointly explore practical solutions to the common challenges confronting water utilities across Nigeria.
“This visit is a valuable opportunity for both organisations to deepen professional relationships and jointly explore practical solutions to the common challenges confronting water utilities across Nigeria,” Tijani said. He reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to knowledge sharing, innovation, and strategic partnerships that will strengthen the nation’s water sector.
Adopting Advanced Robotic Technology
The Ekiti delegation, led by its Managing Director, Mr. Wole Afolabi, explained that the visit was inspired by LWC’s ongoing Pipeline Assessment Programme and its deployment of advanced Crawler Robotic Technology used for inspecting transmission pipelines, detecting faults, minimising physical water losses, and reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW).
According to the delegation, the robotic initiative represents a significant milestone in modernising water infrastructure management and provides practical solutions that can be adapted to improve water service delivery in Ekiti State.
Deploying the 2025–2030 Strategic Blueprint
During the technical session, LWC representatives Engr. Saheed Olatunji, Engr. (Mrs.) Titilola Oridami-Bright, and Mr. Damilare Orekoya presented the corporation’s comprehensive transformation agenda, highlighting its Strategic Business Plan (2025–2030).
The presentations outlined key reform initiatives, including the rehabilitation of waterworks, modernisation of transmission infrastructure, improved operational efficiency, and the promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to achieve sustainable water supply across Lagos State.
The presenters also showcased how the advanced crawler robotic inspection technology supports data-driven investment decisions for infrastructure rehabilitation, alongside a comprehensive presentation on the corporation’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS platform enables accurate mapping of pipelines, reservoirs, and valves, while providing real-time access to maintenance records and engineering data to support informed planning and decision-making.
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