Ufuma
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Ufuma, located in Anambra State, Nigeria, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. The town was founded by Uvume, a son of Egbe (also known as Diji), a skilled farmer and hunter. Uvume and his brother Nkwere migrated from their ancestral home in search of fertile land, eventually settling in Ekeakwa, now Ufuma.
Modern Ufuma
It is an agricultural hub known for yam, cassava, palm oil, cocoyam, and rice production.
The town hosts Oko Polytechnic campus, three secondary schools, and fifteen primary schools.
It has a good road network, public boreholes, and postal services. Healthcare is provided by multiple clinics and cottage hospitals. Security is provided by the Ufuma police post and various local vigilante groups.
The commercial sector comprises Afo Ufuma market, banks, and small-scale industries.