The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Hon. Silas Ali Agara, has disclosed that the Federal Government has given its approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art mini stadium in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
He made the revelation while speaking to journalists during the the final of the 2025 Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup Football Tournament, that was between Karu local government area and Wamba local government area, which took place on Monday, 16th February, 2026, in Lafia, the state capital.
Mr. Agara who was one time Deputy Governor during the second tenure of former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura, said that the proposed stadium which will be located along Jos Road in Akwanga town, will feature a standard football pitch, with artificial turf, a 5-a-side mini-pitch, and a modern indoor sports courts.
“I am delighted that the Akwanga Mini Sports Stadium project has been included in the budget of President Asiwaju Bala Ahmed Tinubu’s administration,” Agara said.
He further said that, “With the support of the Executive Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area, Hon. Safiyanu Isah Andaha, and the Paramount Ruler of the Mada nation, His Royal Highness, Samson Gamu Yare, we were able to secure the land for the project.”
“Contact for the project have been approved through a highly competitive bidding process. All we are now waiting for is mobilisation to the site for work to commence.
“We will monitor this project closely to ensure we deliver a facility befitting the people of the zone.
“This is a dream come true for the residents of Akwanga and the entire Nasarawa Northern Zone,” Agara said.
“We have always believed in the potentials of our young people, and it goes without saying that this facility, once completed, will provide them with the ideal platform to showcase their sporting talents,” he concluded.
