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. 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. He lamented the neglect often experienced by the local councils, resulting in a lack of significant development at the grassroots level. “In many instances, development efforts have been disproportionately directed towards urban center…