Silas Agara
Silas Agara is a prominent Nigerian politician and a former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, having served from 2015 to 2019. A seasoned political figure, Agara has held various significant positions, including Commissioner for Youth and Sports and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. Currently, he serves as the Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment. Recently, he has been in the news as elders of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State urged him to join the 2027 governorship race, citing his extensive experience and political credentials.
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Silas Agara is a former deputy governor and currently serves as the Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment.
Nasarawa elders urge ex-deputy gov to join 2027 race
Nigeria· 2025-05-19
Silas Agara is urged by APC elders to join the 2027 governorship race due to his political experience and qualifications.
Nasarawa APC elders urge ex-deputy gov to join 2027 governorship race – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-18
