Ufuma
Ufumaland (Ana Uvume) is one of the 16 major towns that make up the geo-political area called Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.[1] Ufuma's geographical coordinates are 6° 5' 0" North, 7° 11' 0" East.[1] Ufuma has three main Communities, Umuehi, Umunebonato, etc. Each Community harbors three villages.[1] Ufuma, located in Anambra State, Nigeria, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. The town was founded by Uvume, a son of Egbe (also known as Diji), a skilled farmer and hunter. Uvume and his brother Nkwere migrated from their ancestral home in search of fertile land, eventually settling in Ekeakwa, now Ufuma.
Modern Ufuma: 1. Agricultural hub: Known for yam, cassava, palm oil, cocoyam, and rice production. 2. Education: Hosts Oko Polytechnic campus, three secondary schools, and fifteen primary schools. 3. Healthcare: Multiple clinics and cottage hospitals. 4. Security: Ufuma police post and local vigilante groups. 5. Infrastructure: Good road network, public boreholes, and postal services. 6. Commerce: Afo Ufuma market, banks, and small-scale industries.
Notable Figures: 1. Papa Eleazer Nwokolo (founder of Ekpere Ufuma) 2. Dr. Okonkwo (medical personnel) 3. Raymond Obieri (banking industry expert) 4. Barrister Johnny C. Okonkwo (SAN) 5. Ngozika Ekwelum (national heavyweight boxing champion)
Geography: 1. Located in Anambra State. 2. Bounded by eleven towns. 3. Three political wards: I, II, and III. 4. Closest airport: Enugu Airport (60.2 km).
References
[edit]- ^ a b c ODUM, JUDE CHIGOZIE (2024-06-19). "An Ethnographic Excursion to Orumba: A Preliminary Report on Ufuma Cave and Its Tourism Potentialities". RESEARCHGATE. Retrieved 2024-06-19.