The Lagos State Government has partnered with a Chinese-led consortium to expand access to potable water across the state through the development of critical water infrastructure.

The partnership follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to commence the scoping and definition of key components of the state’s water infrastructure development.

According to a statement on the Lagos State Government website, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, described the agreement as a major step towards strengthening Lagos’ water supply infrastructure, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing sustainable, safe and reliable potable water for its growing population.