Umueri

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'''Umueri''' {{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Chinwoke 01-Umueri.wav|Listen|help=no}}, also known and pronounced as '''Umuleri''', is a town in Anambra State of southeastern Nigeria. The settlement is populated primarily Igbo, and has an estimated population of 1,500,000.<ref>{{cite book|last=Nwabunwanne|first=Ifediora Christopher|title=Anambra Day Break Series}}</ref> The forebears are widely acknowledged as the first settler in Omambala valley.

The construction of the advanced Anambra International Cargo Airport in 2021 brought further commerce into the area, and strengthened the town's economy.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Hope Arises for Anambra Cargo Airport|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/12/07/hope-arises-for-anambra-cargo-airport/ |access-date=2022-12-08 |newspaper=This Day}}</ref>

== Geography == Umueri is located within the Anambra Valley, and bordered by the Anambra River and the Anam communities in the north, Nteje to the south, Aguleri and Nando in the east and Nsugbe to the west.

== Division and administration ==

Traditionally, three clans are inhabiting the region: the Ezi Umueri, the Ikenga Umueri, and the Ivite Umueri.

The pre-colonial Umueri government was a republic that eventually became a monarchy.

Below is the structure of the present Umueri administration:

# Igwe in-Council - the traditional ruler and his Cabinet # Council of Elders - the elders of the community # Umuotu - A group that helps in implementing laws in the community # Town Union - Umuleri General Assembly

== Hospitality == Umueri has magnificent hotels and resorts, perfect places for leisure and resort. The major Hotels include Kingpaddy Hotels and Resorts; Known for its serene environment and city view, night club and wonderful evening cool music.

== Religion ==

Prior to the coming of Europeans(the Britian), Umueri people practiced traditional religions, worshipping various deities. However, Christianity became the dominant religion about a century ago. Currently, 85% of the town's population are Christian, primarily Catholic , Pentecostal and Anglican.

There are several churches, the oldest of which, the St Immanuel Anglican Church, was founded in 1904.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}

== References == ;Notes {{reflist}}

;Sources {{inline-citations|date=December 2025}} *Biafra Diboh's Blogs- [https://akukoeri.wordpress.com/ AkukoEri] *Tochukwu Henry "Incipience of Migration" *Nwabunwanne Ifediorah Christopher. “Umueri Head of Ancient Umueri Clan” *Tochukwu Henry Chidebelu. "The Abode Series" *Isichei Elizabeth. “A History of Igbo People” (London, ENGLAND: MacMillan, 1976.) " "[https://www.notchnewsonline.com.ng/2024/12/multimillion-naira-king-paddy-hotels.html, Multimillion Naira King Paddy Hotels And Resort Umueri Opens For Business]{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}" *Patrick Chidalu Chukwuma. "[http://www.umueriland.com/history/historical-dates.html, The Okebo City of Nigeria]{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}" *Patrick Chidalu Chukwuma. "Okebo City Portal" (Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Wollongong Australia

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