BY TONY EDIKE

ENUGU – Enugu State Government, yesterday, approved the release of N151,893,605.60 million  for the execution of rural electricity projects in 10 communities and the mechanic village in the state.

The government also approved N37.535m for the purchase of 21 transformers for distribution to communities to improve power supply.

At a briefing at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Enugu, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chuks Ugwoke, said the monies would  be released immediately.

He said the electricity projects would be executed through direct labour by the government in partnership with local government areas where the communities are located in the ratio of 60:40 counterpart contribution.

Ugwoke said of the amount government will contribute N23,609.739.10 for Enugu Agu, Ihe, Elugwu Akwu electricity in Oji River Council Area and N25,399.843.20 for electricity supply to Ogirishi, Obinagu Uwani Akpugo communities in Nkanu West Local Government Area.