Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A collation of development-focussed groups and individuals has warned that privatising water services in Lagos could make water less affordable for poor residents, urging the state government to invest more in public water infrastructure.

Rufus Olusesan, president of the Precision, Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA), gave the warning on Monday during the Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation 2026, organised by the Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) in Lagos.

He stated that private operators could prioritise profitable areas at the expense of underserved communities such as Ajegunle and Makoko.

"Water is not a commodity. It is a human right," Mr Olusesan said....