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Umueri Listen^ⓘ, 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.^[1] 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.^[2]

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.

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:

1. Igwe in-Council – the traditional ruler and his Cabinet
2. Council of Elders – the elders of the community
3. Umuotu – A group that helps in implementing laws in the community
4. Town Union – Umuleri General Assembly

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.

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]}

Below are the list of some notable people in Umueri:

1. Chief (Sir) Paul C. Chukwuma. Philosopher. Lawyer. Philanthropist. Educationist. Entrepreneur. President Nigeria-Burundi Business Council. Founder and Pro-chancellor Olivia University Bujumbura, Burundi. Pro-chancellor and Chairman Benue State University Governing Council. Judge Advocate Knights of St. John International Supreme Subordinate Nigeria. Traditional/Chieftaincy Title: Onwa Umueri: Onyechinazo Anaocha. Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor Rotary International. Member National Association of Philosophers. Member Nigerian Bar Association. Member West African Bar Association
2. His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Benneth Izuchukwu Emeka – Igwe Okebo of Umueri Kingdom, A successful Business Man
3. Distinguish Senator Emma Anosike – Former Senator Representing Anambra North and a chieftain of APC
4. High Chief Onyeachonam Josephat Onwualor – A philanthropist, also know as Igwe Nyeluoku, Ikenga Oye na Omambala, Ohamadike I of ABBA.

Notes

Sources

• Biafra Diboh’s Blogs- 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.)

” “Multimillion Naira King Paddy Hotels And Resort Umueri Opens For Business^{[dead link]}”

• Patrick Chidalu Chukwuma. “The Okebo City of Nigeria^{[dead link]}“
• Patrick Chidalu Chukwuma. “Okebo City Portal” (Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Wollongong Australia