Akwanga is a city and local government in Nasarawa State of North Central Nigeria. It is home to the second indigenous private polytechnic in Northern Nigeria.
Understand
The languages spoken in and around Akwanga is dominantly Hausa, and other Plateau language groups are Koro, Hyamic, Ndunic, Alumic, Ninzic, Eggonic, and Jilic. Akwanga is considered the center of education in Nasarawa state for its wide array of primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.
Get in
Get around
By tricycles
In Akwanga, one of the most popular modes of transportation are tricycles. These tricycles are also referred to as "Keke". They may not be fast but they are affordable and also convenient.
By motorcycle
There are motorcycles available, popularly called Okada or Bike that can take you to your destination faster.
See
- Farin Ruwa Falls. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa (about 150 metres). 2021-12-19
Do
There are prominent festivals held in Akwanga LGA;
- Nzeh Mada festival
Buy
Learn
- Nasarawa State College of Education, Akwanga, support@coeakwanga.edu.ng. 2022-01-19
- NACABS Polytechnic, Wamba Bye-pass, Akwanga, media@nacabspoly.edu.ng. M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa Su 3-6PM. 2022-01-19
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- New Akwanga Express Hotel, 90 Wamba Road, 8.9068°, 8.4049°. 2022-03-23