Ufuma (Ana Uvume) is one of the 16 prominent towns that form the Orumba North Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. The town consists of three main communities: Umuehi, Umunebonato, and others. Each community contains three villages.
History:
Ufuma, situated in Anambra State, Nigeria, has a rich heritage that dates back to the 13th century. The town was established by Uvume, a son of Egbe (also known as Diji), a skilled farmer and hunter. Uvume and his brother Nkwere left their ancestral home in search of fertile land and eventually settled in Ekeakwa, now known as Ufuma
Modern Ufuma:
Ufuma is an agricultural center, famous for the cultivation of yam, cassava, palm oil, cocoyam, and rice.
The town is home to the Oko Polytechnic campus, three secondary schools, and fifteen primary schools.
It has a well-developed road network, public boreholes, and postal services. Healthcare is provided by several clinics and cottage hospitals. Security is ensured by the Ufuma police post and local vigilante groups.
The commercial sector includes:
Afo Ufuma market,
banks,
small-scale industries.
Geography:
Ufuma is surrounded by eleven towns. It is divided into three political wards: I, II, and III. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, which is located 60.2 km away.
The geographical coordinates of Ufuma are 6° 5' 0" North, 7° 11' 0" East.
Notable Individuals:
Papa Eleazer N. Nwokolo (Co-founder of ACPPB, also known as Ekpere Ufuma)
Mama Sophie O. Nwokolo (Co-founder of ACPPB, also known as Ekpere Ana Uvume)
Dr. Okonkwo (Medical Personnel)
Raymond Obieri (Banking Industry Expert)
Barrister Johnny C. Okonkwo (SAN)
Ngozika Ekwelum (National Heavyweight Boxing Champion)
Dr. Ernest Onyekwena (Agricultural Engineer)
Dr. Obinna Onyekwena (Medical Doctor and Global Health Leader)