What is "umuoke"

Umuokeh or Umuoke is a village situated in Obowo local government area of Imo state, Nigeria. The village's main occupations are farming and trading.

Hamlets of Umuoke village include: Umu-oyiocha, Umueze, Umunam, Umuezariam, Umueba etc. The people are very hospitable and it has a beautiful undulating landscape of hills and rivers. Christ the King Catholic Church is one famous site to visit. It is an ancient missionary church dating back to 1940. This church is located near the boundary between Umuokeh and Umulogho.

One of the most famous events in Umuoke is the Iwa-kwa Festival. It is a festival celebration of manhood. Any male of Umuokeh who has not participated in this festival is not considered to be a man. The age bracket for this event is usually between 28 and 32 years. The Iwa-kwa Festival is celebrated every three years.

Umuahia, the state capital of Abia, is just five kilometers from Umuokeh.