What is "umuerum"

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).