FRI JULY 10 2026-theGBJournal| The Lagos State Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to commence the scoping and definition of key components of the State’s water infrastructure development aimed at expanding access to potable water across Lagos.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, described the agreement as a major step towards strengthening the State’s water supply infrastructure and reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to providing sustainable, safe and reliable potable water for its growing population.
The Commissioner noted that the one-year MoU provides a collaborative framework for the development of two strategic project lots that will form the foundation for the next phase of water infrastructure expansion in the State.
“Under the agreement, the first Project Lot will focus on the installation of a water transmission pipeline beneath the Lagos Lagoon into the Lekki Concession Area.
“While the second project lot will define downstream distribution activities including metering and last-mile connections within the concession area”, he said
Wahab said that at the end of the engagement, the State is expected to receive a comprehensive technical report and implementation framework that will guide the execution of the projects and facilitate the preparation of a concession agreement between the Lagos State Government and the consortium.
Speaking on behalf of Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited, the Managing Director, Mr. Kole Funsho, expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for the confidence reposed in the consortium, describing the signing of the MoU as the beginning of a process that would culminate in the delivery of a robust and bankable water infrastructure project.
He explained that the agreement clearly defines the scope of the proposed concession and affirmed the consortium’s commitment to delivering the required technical studies within the stipulated timeframe, or even ahead of schedule.
He disclosed that the consortium would prepare detailed engineering designs, project cost estimates and tariff structures required to support the final concession agreement with the Lagos State Government.
According to him, the successful execution of the assignment will require close collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources as well as other relevant government agencies to obtain critical drainage and infrastructure data needed to properly align the proposed transmission pipelines without disrupting existing roads, drainage systems and other public infrastructure.
He expressed optimism that the partnership between the consortium and the Lagos State Government would pave the way for the successful implementation of the projects and significantly improve potable water supply to residents of the State.
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