CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment
Community activists and a representative of labour organisations have urged the Lagos State Government to invest in public water infrastructure rather than rely on private operators, warning that long-term concessions and prepaid meters could make water less affordable for low-income households. The groups spoke on Friday at a symposium in Ogba, Lagos, organised by the […]
Coalition launches campaign for affordable public water services
African civil society organisations and trade unions have planned to launch a continent-wide campaign for publicly funded, affordable water services from October 12-18, 2026, with a call for stronger government accountability and democratic control of water resources. The campaign, organised by the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC), will hold during the sixth Africa […]
OWORAC Warns Against Corporate Control of Water in Africa
The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has warned against growing corporate control of water resources in Africa, calling on governments to prioritise citizens’ access to clean and affordable water over commercial interests. This was stated by the Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi on Monday October 12, […]
