Sagbama Acting Chairman Building People-Centred Governance In Sagbama

By Preye Bagou
6th October, 2026

The Acting Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs) Diepriye Roseline Yankee-Robinson, is steadily redefining grassroots governance through a leadership approach anchored on accessibility, consultation, inclusiveness and direct engagement with the people.

Since assumption in office as Acting Chairman, Mrs Yankee-Robinson has demonstrated a clear commitment to taking the activities of the local government council closer to the people, recognising that effective governance goes beyond the council secretariat to reach communities, wards and the people basically.

Her administration has continued to prioritize regular interaction with traditional rulers, community leaders, women, youths, political stakeholders, security agencies and other relevant groups for progress and development.

These engagements have provided opportunities for the people to communicate their concerns directly to the council leadership to contribute meaningfully to discussions on issues affecting their communities.

By maintaining an open-door approach, the Acting Chairman has continued to strengthen collaboration between the council and the grassroots, thereby reducing the gap that often exists between the council leadership and the people at the grassroots.

Rather than operating from a distance like previous leaderships, Mrs Yankee-Robinson has consistently demonstrated willingness to listen, consult and collaborate with stakeholders in finding practical solutions to concerns of the people.

By recognising the important role of traditional rulers and community leaders in maintaining peace, mobilising residents and promoting development, the Acting Chairman has encouraged greater cooperation between the local government and grassroots institutions.

Traditional leaders and political stakeholders in the local government area, has noted that the Acting Chairman’s leadership style has tremendously strengthened confidence in the council by making governance more accessible and participatory by the grassroots.

Mrs Yankee-Robinson experience as a former leader of the Sagbama Legislative Council has also contributed to her understanding of grassroots administration and the importance of maintaining close contact with the communities.

With her emphasis on consultation, accessibility, stakeholder engagement and collective responsibility, the Acting Chairman is positioning Sagbama Local Government Council as a government that listens to its people and responds to their challenges.

The leadership approach under Mrs Yankee-Robinson demonstrates that effective local government administration is not only about policies and programmes, but also about building collaboration with the people to ensure that the citizens remain at the centre of governance.

As Sagbama continues to pursue development and social stability, the Acting Chairman’s sustained grassroots engagements are helping to consolidate collaborative measures between the council and the communities, while creating a stronger foundation for responsive, inclusive and people-oriented governance.