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 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, Akwanga, media@nacabspoly.edu.ng. M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa Su 3-6PM. (updated Jan 2022)

Sleep

• 1 New Akwanga Express Hotel, 90 Wamba Road. (updated Mar 2022)

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