Akwanga - LGA and town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Connect

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Suleja

Akwanga

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Nasarawa State

Primary administrative division

Nigeria

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