N-HYPPADEC Says Lafiagi Waterworks in Critical State of Decay as Community Left Without Water Supply

N-HYPPADEC Says Lafiagi Waterworks in Critical State of Decay as Community Left Without Water Supply

N-HYPPADEC CONDUCTS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT OF LAFIAGI WATERWORKS IN KWARA STATE

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has conducted another round of an assessment tour of the Lafiagi Waterworks in Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State.

The recent tour, led by the Director of Operations, Engr. Iliyasu Abdullahi Wara, is part of the Commission’s preparations for a comprehensive overhaul of the water scheme.

While engaging with stakeholders at the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, the Director stated that the primary objective of the assessment was to evaluate the current state of the scheme’s infrastructure, identify technical constraints, and determine the feasibility of deploying a sustainable modular water treatment system to address the perennial water scarcity in Lafiagi and neighbouring communities.

Engr. Wara noted that the collaboration with KETSWA Engineering and Project Management Ltd. (consultant) proposes a transition from a conventional system to a packaged/modular water treatment system. According to him, this approach offers scalability, with plant sizes determined by population projections (mini, large, or mega), and allows for easier expansion as the population grows.

He further revealed that the assessment uncovered that the water scheme is currently in an advanced state of decay, adding that several critical components—including the intake and raw water systems, treatment plant and filtration units, civil works, equipment, power supply, and distribution network—require urgent attention.

Engr. Wara however disclosed that the consultant is expected to finalise the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) before proceeding with the procurement process, to ensure that the project commences within the current fiscal cycle.