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Umuoka Ubirielem Autonomous Community | |
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Autonomous community | |
  Umuoka Ubirielem Autonomous Community Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°51′41″N 7°00′00″E / 5.8615°N 7.0000°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Imo State |
| Local Government Area | Orsu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 473116 |
Umuoka Ubirielem Autonomous Community is an autonomous community in Orsu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. It was officially recognized by the Imo State Government, and is listed as entry number 130 in the Imo State Official Gazette.[1]
Geography
[edit]Umuoka Ubirielem is located in southeastern Nigeria, within Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. Postal records place it under the code 473116, confirming its administrative location.[2] The settlement lies in the rainforest belt of Nigeria, with fertile land that supports agriculture.[3]
History and Administration
[edit]Originally one of the villages within the larger Assa (Asaa) Ubirielem group, Umuoka Ubirielem gained recognition as a standalone autonomous community after approval by the Imo State Government. The recognition was formally published in the Imo State Gazette (p. 3, entry no. 130).[4]
Leadership follows Igbo traditional structures, headed by an Eze (traditional ruler) supported by a council of elders and chiefs.
Culture and Festivals
[edit]The people of Umuoka Ubirielem are predominantly Igbo, speaking the Igbo language and practicing Christianity alongside some traditional beliefs.[5]
Cultural life includes festivals and celebrations such as:
- Iri Ji (New Yam Festival) – marking the harvest season.
- Youth Carnival Day – a vibrant annual celebration highlighting youth activities.
- Breweries Event (August) – a yearly sponsored entertainment and cultural program held in the community.
These events strengthen communal identity and attract visitors from neighboring areas.
Economy and Infrastructure
[edit]Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, with crops including yam, cassava, oil palm, and vegetables.[6]
The community also hosts:
- Primary and Secondary Schools – providing basic and post-basic education.
- Health Centres – serving residents with primary healthcare.
- Markets – supporting local trade and commerce.
- Umuoka Ubirielem Civic Centre – completed and inaugurated on 31 December 2016, used for communal gatherings and events.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Imo State Government. Official Gazette: List of Autonomous Communities. p. 3, entry no. 130: Umuoka Ubirielem.
- ^ Geo.MyCyber Network. Assa Ubirielem Postal Code Information. Retrieved 2025.
- ^ AllAfrica. Communities in Imo State Threatened by Erosion. (2010).
- ^ Imo State Government. Official Gazette: List of Autonomous Communities. p. 3, entry no. 130: Umuoka Ubirielem.
- ^ AllAfrica. Communities in Imo State Threatened by Erosion. (2010).
- ^ AllAfrica. Communities in Imo State Threatened by Erosion. (2010).
- ^ Facebook. Umuoka Ubirielem Town Page – Civic Centre Completion Announcement (2016). Retrieved 2025.