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 the indigenous Mada 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

There are several ways to get to Akwanga, depending on where you are coming from. Here are some common methods of transportation:

1. By Air: The nearest major airport to Akwanga is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. From the airport, you can take a taxi or a bus to Akwanga. The journey by road usually takes around 2-3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

2. By Road: If you are traveling from other parts of Nigeria, you can reach Akwanga by road. There are numerous bus services that operate daily between major cities and towns in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, and Kaduna. You can also drive to Akwanga using your own vehicle or hire a taxi.

3. By Train: Although there are no direct train services to Akwanga, you can take a train to nearby cities like Abuja or Kaduna and then continue your journey by road.

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

• 1 Farin Ruwa Falls (60 km north-east of the town along Makurdi-Jos Road (A3)). Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa (about 150 metres). (updated Dec 2021)

Do

There are prominent festivals held in Akwanga LGA;

• Nzeh Mada festival

Learn

• Nasarawa State College of Education, Akwanga, support@coeakwanga.edu.ng. (updated Jan 2022)
• NACABS Polytechnic, Wamba Bye-pass, media@nacabspoly.edu.ng. M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa Su 3-6PM. (updated Jan 2022)

Drink

White House Bar, Angwan Kpandom Akwanga Located in: Angwan Kpandom View Center Address: Francis St, Akwanga 960101, Nasarawa Open ⋅ Closes 12:30 am

• 1 Griyawaye Shop, Akwanga-Gwantu Rd (Mahon Palm Garden & Suites), ☏ +234 703 635 3643. (updated Jul 2024)

Sleep

• 1 New Akwanga Express Hotel, 90 Wamba Road. (updated Mar 2022)
• Kini Country Guest Inn, Jos Road, P.O Box 26, ☏ +234 8068133568. ₦16,500. (updated Jul 2024)

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