Uromi

Uromi
City
Uromi Main Market
Interactive map of Uromi
Uromi
Location of Uromi in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°42′N 6°20′E / 6.7°N 6.33°E / 6.7; 6.33
CountryNigeria
StateEdo State
LGAEsan North-East
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Uromi is a city in Esan North-East, in Central Edo state, Nigeria. At various points in Uromi's history, the city and people have been known for their resilience and strength. The people of Uromi, led by Agba N'Ojie resisted the Benin Empire's expansionism during the reign of Oba Ozolua. They were also at the forefront of the resistance to the British invasion of Esanland.

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