Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rallied support for the long-term funding to tackle water shortage in the state.
Sanwo-Olu revealed this at a side meeting during the ongoing United Nations Climate Summit, also known as COP28.
Photos from the meeting was shared by Sanwo-Olu on his X page late Friday.
He captioned the photos, “Today at #COP28 , I rallied global support for long-term funding to tackle Lagos’ water shortage. At a side meeting during the #UNClimateSummit, I emphasized the need for sustainable financing to meet our city’s growing demand for safe water.
“Lagos, home to 22 million, faces a daily demand of 700 million gallons of water but struggles to supply even 210 million due to infrastructure shortages.
“This isn’t just a social service; it’s an economic necessity vital for public health.
“Despite abundant water bodies, the state utilizes only 40% of its water facilities. Lagos needs about $2.8 billion investment in water infrastructure to meet the population’s needs. It’s time to bridge this gap through strategic partnerships.”
