Authorities of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have purchased 10 transformers, to be distributed to communities without electricity.

The council bought the transformers after it received 57 requests from communities asking for transformers.

Acting Chairman, Osaro Eribo, said the purchase of the transformers was also to embark on rural electrification project.

He said the transformers would be shared among communities in the 10 wards in the local government.

He said high revenue accruing to the council enabled him to execute projects within a few weeks in office.