Lagos communities grapple with irregular water supply as prepaid meters spark privatisation fears
For Ahmed Barua and other residents of Baruwa in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, getting enough water to drink, cook and maintain proper hygiene remains a daily struggle. Despite being connected to the state’s water network, the community continues to grapple with irregular supply, leaving households searching for alternatives. Barua said water was supplied […]
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 […]
OWORAC To Unveil Africa Water Vision 2063 Position Paper At Africa Week of Action
the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC), a pan-African network of civil society organisations, community groups, activists, and trade unions defending the right to clean, affordable public water across the continent, will convene the sixth Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation. Holding under the theme: ‘Reclaiming Africa’s Water Future: Public Water for All’, […]
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 […]
