Jump to content

Umuerum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Umuerum, also known as Umuolum, is a town in Ayamelum Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Umuerum or is located on the shores of the Omambala River and Ezu River. The town contains the villages of Ukpambaka/Umunkwele, Ayigo, Umuodu/Umuoli, Umuerike/Obinagu and Otu-oyibo (general settlement area). Umuerum is closely bordered by her sister towns Anaku, Omor, Umumbo and Awba (ovemmili).[citation needed][1]

Umuerum produces yams, 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.[citation needed][2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Emeka Mamah, Vincent Ujumadu & Ishola Balogun (March 5, 2013). "Ezu River: The unending mystery". Vanguard. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  2. ^ Imaobong Ekpo,Ofonmbuk Obot andGift Samuel David (December 2018). "Impact of oil spill on living aquatic resources of the Niger Delta region: A review". Journal of Wetlands and Waste Management.
[edit]