Onilede Titi Faith
The Lagos State Government has completed the installation of the final Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) pipe in the ongoing Adiyan II Water Project, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to expand its water infrastructure.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, describing it as “a significant step forward” in the delivery of sustainable water access to residents.
“Good news from our water infrastructure front! The last DCI pipe (pipe no. 944) has been successfully installed yesterday (24th of October, 2025), a major milestone in the ongoing Adiyan II Water Project,” Wahab wrote.
“The 8km transmission pipeline has now reached Akute, bringing us closer to delivering additional 70 million gallons of potable water per day to Lagos residents once completed.”
The Adiyan II Water Project, when completed, is expected to produce about 70 million gallons (320,000 cubic metres) of potable water daily, serving millions of residents across Lagos. It is a key component of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ agenda, aimed at improving public utilities and infrastructure in line with the state’s rapid population growth.
Wahab noted that the project represents a significant leap toward restoring regular pipe-borne water to homes across Lagos, addressing years of inadequate access to clean and safe water. He reaffirmed that the administration is committed to rebuilding and expanding the state’s water supply network to meet growing demand.
Earlier in September, the commissioner had disclosed that pipe laying had reached 98 percent completion, with only minor contingencies left to be resolved to ensure full efficiency and adherence to schedule.
“This project, a 320,000³/day water treatment plant, when completed, will supply over 70 million gallons of water to homes within the Lagos metropolis. In no time, houses across Lagos will have pipe-borne water flowing yet again,” Wahab said.
Located between Lagos and Ogun states, the Adiyan II Water Project has been under development for over a decade. Once operational, it is expected to significantly improve water access, promote public health, and reduce residents’ dependence on private water vendors.
