Nigeria, April 12 -- Despite allocating over N16 billion between 2019 and 2023, Lagos State continues to face a severe water crisis, with a deadly cholera outbreak highlighting the inadequacy of the state's water supply systems.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that in October 2024, the state recorded 134 deaths from 4,667 cholera cases, making it the epicentre of the outbreak in Nigeria.

Cholera, a waterborne disease, has been traced to contaminated water sources, particularly unregistered tiger nut drinks and insufficient water supply. Lagos Island emerged as the outbreak's epicentre.

With a population exceeding 24 million, Lagos is grappling with the challenge of providing clean drinking water for its residents. Despite efforts by the Lagos W...