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Umuerum is a town in Ayamelum Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Umuerum or Umuolum in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra state in Nigeria is a town moderately populated on the shores of Omambala and Ezu River. The town is populated and is made up of the villages of Ukpambaka/Umunkwele, Ayigo, Umuodu/Umuoli, Umuerike/Obinagu and Otu-oyibo (general settlement area). Umuerum is geographically located in agriculturally rich land with main produce of yam, rice, cassava, maize and other assorted vegetables. The river tributaries and lakes allow the town to enjoy good stock of fresh water fish. In 1970s oil companies discovered oil and gas deposits in large quantities and have not yet been exploited by Nigerian government. Umuerum is closely bordered by her sister towns Omor, Umumbo and Awba (ovemmili).

Potentials

  • Oil and gas
  • Huge hectares of arable land for commercial farming
  • Fresh water resources.
  • Trained co-operatives of farmers
  • People with high literacy level - basic to higher education
  • Investor friendly people and very rich in African culture
  • The current governor of Anambra State is encouraging investment partnership
  • Mainly populated by Christians

    • Ayamelum is a Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. Towns that make up the local government are: Omor, Umuerum, Umueje, Omasi, Igbakwu, Umumbo, Anaku, Ifite Ogwari.

    St Mary Parish Umuerum, Nigeria 432108 A Parish of Archdiocese of Onitsha

    References

    Umuerum Wikipedia
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