IjapaTiroko:
The major reason Water Works in all Nigerian states barely function is because Nigerians mostly DON'T pay their water bill. While growing up, people in the area I used to live will burst water pipes, then we'll start fetching water once the Lagos Water Corporation supplies water at 4/6pm.
The corporation now supplies water 3 times a week.
Nigerians ruined the water corporation just like they ruined NEPA by owing debts and free connection.
This is not to imply that the Water Corporation boards were not complicit in some way, but I'll blame the state governors more for their lack of strict monitoring and punishment of offenders.
Throughout my stay in a Francophone African country, I never lacked water once for 3 years! I always pay my bill on time. If I refuse to pay, the board will come and take away my meter and I dare not burst their pipes. I'll have to go to the Corporation to pay a hefty fine.
My neighbours that didn't pay their bills on time cannot fetch water in my apartment beyond a day cuz my bill will skyrocket!

Francophones be like Europe for public utility o, for the urban areas wey get, den no use am play.

Their electricity is also cheap. Our office is charged like XAF 3,400 a month for electricity that almost never goes off.

Water also flowing, but you gat pay.

You can't not pay!

Oshe3084:
I dy transekulu the waterboard dy work

It ought not be only that side

Enugu waterboard still functions, but the problem is most areas in Enugu don't get to enjoy it. And the water runs once in two weeks, in this present government. It wasn't this bad during the time of Sullivan Chime. This present government in Enugu is the worst government so far

IjapaTiroko:
The major reason Water Works in all Nigerian states barely function is because Nigerians mostly DON'T pay their water bill. While growing up, people in the area I used to live will burst water pipes, then we'll start fetching water once the Lagos Water Corporation supplies water at 4/6pm.
The corporation now supplies water 3 times a week.
Nigerians ruined the water corporation just like they ruined NEPA by owing debts and free connection.
This is not to imply that the Water Corporation boards were not complicit in some way, but I'll blame the state governors more for their lack of strict monitoring and punishment of offenders.
Throughout my stay in a Francophone African country, I never lacked water once for 3 years! I always pay my bill on time. If I refuse to pay, the board will come and take away my meter and I dare not burst their pipes. I'll have to go to the Corporation to pay a hefty fine.
My neighbours that didn't pay their bills on time cannot fetch water in my apartment beyond a day cuz my bill will skyrocket!

You mean our water corporations don't work because we don't pay bills? NEPA too packed up because we don't pay bills? What about the electricity distribution companies? They too are struggling because we don't pay bills?

Does it make sense that people would burst pipe to fetch water and no one would complain? Do you not realize that water needs pressure to flow, which means the neighbors and everyone else down the road would speak out because bursting the pipe reduces the rate water flows to their homes, if it ever flows at all?

Blame the government for running the water and electricity stations down. People in the US, UK, and every other country where water and electricity are available owe billions of dollars, euros, and pounds in bills and they still have them.

I doubt if any is still functioning in Nigeria. Mine is not functioning of course.

The one in Bayelsa. It's the mairuwa that supply water to the water board. They rely on mairuwa for their water supplies, which water do you want them to supply to the public? Nigeria government is a fraud

Odin13:
Kaduna state water board stil functions .. at least 3 Times a week

Don’t think any eastern state still has water board .. talk more of water

Kaduna resident here, saying it functions is a bit of a stretch - it's crumbling and in a state of emergency! Nobody who knows a thing or two about health and wellness would drink what kaduna water board calls tap water, at best one use it for laundry or to water a flower. Even a school kid knows colourlessness is a basic quality of water, not so much for those at Waterboard. Little wonder folks are building boreholes left, right and center.

Googledotcom:
These are minor things we ought to enjoy in this country but it's been taken away from us by greedy politicians.

2023 is our time to take back 9ja.

Kid yourself not! All three presidential aspirants are little more than kleptocrats, out there to deceive credulous Nigerians. If you belive either of the trio is competent to lead Nigeria, then you really need to think again. It's a grim choice!

Shoodboi:


Several people have talked about Surulere having water on this thread, but they all complain about the water being dirty and irregular. Other than that, I don't think public water works anywhere.

It's usually dirty when it just starts running. It wasn't stable, maybe like a week or so, then it would stop, so whenever it starts running it would be very dirty for hours or even days, word on the street was that they're washing the pipe.

But once it becomes clean, it's going to remain clean till it stops running again.

Odin13:
Kaduna state water board stil functions .. at least 3 Times a week

Don’t think any eastern state still has water board .. talk more of water

Which side of Kaduna state?

I stay in Narayi and I can tell you that Kaduna state water board is not functioning

rexchazy:
Where did u grow up in Kaduna. I stayed in Kakuri

NAF Base,Kawo

Odin13:
Kaduna state water board stil functions .. at least 3 Times a week

Don’t think any eastern state still has water board .. talk more of water

may God help you

Triangles1:
Abuja federal capital water board is one of the best in Africa.

Modified.

To does quoting me about some estate in Abuja that doesn't have water connected to their estate is because of the cost, some of them dig bore hole to reduce the bills they paid.

Africa? Are you joking? Do the towns and suburbs surrounding F.C.T have access to these so-called Abuja water board tap water?

Warmaterial:
my G naija na one kai rubbish place to stay.

I swear. I remember passing that estate with my mouth wide open with surprise. Not knowing that they don't have pipe borne water.

Yahunemerem:


Which side of Kaduna state?

I stay in Narayi and I can tell you that Kaduna state water board is not functioning

Chikun yelwa sabo..

Kaduna State Water Board still function... @least twice a week

Mrsprof:
Enugu waterboard still functions, but the problem is most areas in Enugu don't get to enjoy it. And the water runs once in two weeks, in this present government. It wasn't this bad during the time of Sullivan Chime. This present government in Enugu is the worst government so far

Here in abakpa, it stopped completely this year. I almost died laughing when I heard Buhari say that he will restore Nigeria back to the giant of Africa. He wants to undo the damage of 7 years.

IjapaTiroko:
The major reason Water Works in all Nigerian states barely function is because Nigerians mostly DON'T pay their water bill. While growing up, people in the area I used to live will burst water pipes, then we'll start fetching water once the Lagos Water Corporation supplies water at 4/6pm.
The corporation now supplies water 3 times a week.
Nigerians ruined the water corporation just like they ruined NEPA by owing debts and free connection.
This is not to imply that the Water Corporation boards were not complicit in some way, but I'll blame the state governors more for their lack of strict monitoring and punishment of offenders.
Throughout my stay in a Francophone African country, I never lacked water once for 3 years! I always pay my bill on time. If I refuse to pay, the board will come and take away my meter and I dare not burst their pipes. I'll have to go to the Corporation to pay a hefty fine.
My neighbours that didn't pay their bills on time cannot fetch water in my apartment beyond a day cuz my bill will skyrocket!

Wow! True talk. We created this problem by our own selves. In a saner/normal environment, the landlords, community leaders/elders are supposed to guard against any sabotage of the water supply. Sadly, they're part of the problem. How I envy those places you just mentioned where the system works for the general good. That's why this looks like abnormalities to anyone who's experienced the better side of life outside the shores of Naija.

Banbanna:


Wow! True talk. We created this problem by our own selves. In a saner/normal environment, the landlords, community leaders/elders are supposed to guard against any sabotage of the water supply. Sadly, they're part of the problem. How I envy those places you just mentioned where the system works for the public good.

The pipes aren't supposed to be exposed. Though I'm not surprised, Nigerians are natural criminals

NigeriaIsDoomed:
Akwa Ibom's own is dead inspite of the huge federal allocation to the state.
The animals ruling Nigeria have little knowledge of governance.
From the federal to the local government level, nothing seems to be working.

Is Tinubu also embezzling Akwa-Ibom state's money?

Lindajames1010:

ENUGU?
I'm presently buying 20litters of water for #100 here.
I have never seen that before. Even in other states that I have been to, water isn't that cost.

20 litres for 100 Naira? Na wao. From those who sell in trucks? or neighborhood borehole?

Enugu state water not functioning. It has been killed by Gburugburu. The governor now sell tanker water to resident.

The worst is that they bill resident 8k monthly for the water they didn't consume . It is terrible.

Odin13:
No water board in Enugu..

I Dey meniru by akwunano.. agbani Road..like this and Na well dem Dey drag

Beside where dem Dey dig borehole for 80k

Modified

Water board runs in Enugu city center ..

But not agbani Road down to garki and it’s environment

Not sure if uwani ..

Thats still not okay.. water board is meant to supply water to Enugu state ..

That’s how it’s done else where not just city center

God bless you richly for this.
Is there any way to improve our expectations for public office holders who ask us to let them serve us

kunlegboye:
I remember when I went to write one exam like that in Benin Republic ,After I bought my food,i requested they served me with pure water...They told me to get a cup and collect water from the their tap...No body is selling water for anybody!...Each time I think about it,I weep for my country!

It may be that the size/population of Nigeria is too much for our leaders to run/govern. More often than not, those countries with lesser populations like BR, Ghana, Senegal, etc, tend to have functional public utilities.

People of APC and PDP don't understand that government supplies treated portable water to citizens.

jmoore:


If you knew the environmental problems we are creating for future generation by drilling borehole for each house, you will have a rethink. If the ground water is depleted more than it gets replenished, that's dangerous. It is pathetic for a city that is densely populated to rely on boreholes.

Dig borehole with 80k? Well, abi borehole?

Not spending more than 5k to pump water? I guess the pumping of water is only for one family of not more than 3 people? Generator maintenance nko?

the south is a rain forest
water no fit finish for ground

Pacesetterz:
I am very sure it’s another of my eastern bro behind this comment.
Whose function is it? Buhari’s function? Ngozi Okonjo Iweala’s function? Paul Kegame’s function?
Pls enlighten me


Comments like that of Anthonyoz makes most southeast govs misbehave and govern us anyhow...because of our i don’t care attitude. Anthonyoz, ICYMI,Water is essential and a basic amenity. Even the WHO marks ‘Water Day’. So any govt must make it as a point of duty to provide this amenity to her pple. Pls don’t come here and yarn nonsense. It’s high time we held our leaders by their balls whe pressing their necks. I am very sure you’re part of the Nigerians planning to leave the ‘shit hole’ country for a better one. The jokes on you.






The eastern region makes governance seems very hard. I have never seen a state water running in homes. Everybody is digging boreholes for themselves. Even with the river Niger,water is still hard. Don’t really know about southwest.

Lagos state water board still dey exist?

Why is that you igbos will want to put everyone in your bracket?, every time eastern state, who give u south south to be east.

Odin13:
Kaduna state water board stil functions .. at least 3 Times a week

Don’t think any eastern state still has water board .. talk more of water

Most Governors of Eastern states are never elected by the people.

Back then in Aba, we used to have a functional water board, but today it's no more...

Pacesetterz:





I am very sure it’s another of my eastern bro behind this comment.
Whose function is it? Buhari’s function? Ngozi Okonjo Iweala’s function? Paul Kegame’s function?
Pls enlighten me

it is ur brain function if at all it is working.

This thread brought some nostalgic feeling, remembering my bustling and lively Onitsha of the 80s. For those that lived around GRA, Holy Trinity, Old and New Market roads and adjoining streets close to Holy Trinity, pipe borne water was a regular thing, with its distinct taste because of Nkisi waterworks that pumps water to homes.

Those of us that schooled in any of the primary schools around Holy Trinity will attest to regular pipe borne water from their school taps, getting home, we usually use hose pipe to fill up our tanks. Nigeria is degenerating instead of progressing but the stupid youths will be here hauling insults to themselves on top politicians that do not care about their future.

spencekat:
That was during the period of Duke and Imoke respectively.

Calabar used to have sparkling clean water 24/7 until Ayade came. It took less than 2 years of his 'administration' for the taps to run dry. People were taken by suprise as there were barely any boreholes. The guy is the most dismal failure. I came back to meet an unrecognizable town.