Lagos sachet water producers deny strike

Lagos sachet water producers have dismissed claims of a strike, stating that they are conducting a three-day sanitation exercise to ensure the safety and quality of their products. The Lagos State Chairperson of the Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria, Omolabake Mosaku, clarified that the exercise involves producers in selected zones and does not impact the entire state.

Mosaku assured residents that potable water remains available, as distributors still have supplies and producers outside the affected clusters continue to supply water. The ATWAP Lagos chapter is focusing on cleaning facilities, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The association aims to identify operators who violate production standards and enforce its "know your neighbour" initiative to ensure producers meet necessary conditions before resuming operations.

Mosaku emphasized that the exercise is a quality-control measure and not an industrial action, urging residents to remain calm during the sanitation efforts.