{"id":117169,"date":"2024-04-27T14:37:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T13:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/taraba-algon-boss-makes-case-for-grassroots-development"},"modified":"2024-04-27T16:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T15:53:18","slug":"taraba-algon-boss-makes-case-for-grassroots-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/taraba-algon-boss-makes-case-for-grassroots-development","title":{"rendered":"Taraba ALGON boss makes case for grassroots development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Taraba State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Dr Jauro Hassan, has emphasized the need for a development approach targeted at the grassroots.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the inauguration of Supervisory Councilors in Jalingo, the state capital, Hassan highlighted the critical role of local governments in addressing the needs of the people.<\/p>\n<p>He lamented the neglect often experienced by the local councils, resulting in a lack of significant development at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn many instances, development efforts have been disproportionately directed towards urban centers, leaving our local government areas and communities underserved,\u201d Hassan remarked.<\/p>\n<p>He commended the current administration for prioritizing grassroots development, citing Governor Agbu Kefas\u2019s commitment to alleviating poverty and fostering inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<p>Hassan urged the newly appointed officials to embrace their roles as frontline representatives and work diligently to ensure equitable development across all communities.<\/p>\n<p>Seven supervisory councilors and ten advisers were inaugurated to oversee the seven wards within the Jalingo Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>These appointments, as observed are expected to remain in place until the next local government elections in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Taraba State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Dr Jauro Hassan, has emphasized the need for a development approach targeted at the grassroots. 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