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Ugwueme is a small town in the heartland of Awgu local government in Enugu State, Nigeria. The town is situated in the hills of southeastern Nigeria, The town is renowned for its vibrant cultural festivities and traditions. Located at Latitude 6°01’02.5″N and Longitude 7°26’21.0″E, which is approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of the town of Awgu, the local government headquarters in Enugu state. The surrounding neighbouring communities include Mgbidi, Nnenwenta, Lokpanta, Achara, and Mbala. According to the National Population Commission (2006), Ugwueme has an estimated population of 13,000 people. [1]The town is accessible through a network of un-sealed roads, laterite graded roads, and several footpaths through Awgu market, Nkwe, and Isuochi..[1].
Geography
editUgwueme is surrounded by hilly valleys with green vegetation and a temperate climate.[2] The area experiences heavy rainfall especially during the months of June, July, and September. The natural terrain consist of elevated topography with altitude of about 850–400 m (2,790–1,310 ft) above the sea level. The highland is reported to have various strata of coal and hydrocarbon deposits. Evaluation of Ugwueme Tar sand deposits indicated degraded levels of crude oil. There have been "frequent reports of oil associated seepages at the cuesta slope in Ugwueme area during and immediately after each rainy season period every year"[3]
History
editThe history of Ugwueme is intertwined with the traditions of the Igbo people, who have inhabited the region for generations. According to oral history, the town was founded by a group of early settlers from the neighbouring Isuochi town who fled to the mountain for safety, hence the name Ugwu-eme - "The Hill has done well" [4]. The hilly terrain, beyond its scenic aspects, played a crucial role in providing a natural defense mechanism, safeguarding the early settlers from potential threats from warring neighbors and ensuring their security.
Culture
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The town is renowned for its vibrant cultural festivities and traditions. The annual New yam festival is a significant event in the town. Residents express their gratitude for a bountiful harvest by offering yams to their various deities. The festival is marked by traditional dances, colourful attire, and communal feasts, attracting visitors from neighboring towns and villages.[5]
Economy
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The majority of the population are subsistence farmers who rely on cash crops such as cassava, yam, cocoyam, vegetables, corn, Palm oil, African breadfruit,etc for daily survival. Bush fallowing, mixed cropping and shifting cultivation are some of their farming practices. Most live in communal areas and travel by foot to their farms early in the morning, and returning just before sunset. Livestock rearing is also common among some of the people. Palm wine extraction and stone quarrying are other economic activities also undertaken in Ugwueme.
There are two major markets in Ugwueme. Ekeagu market in Agulese community takes place on Eke day. Nwahoikoro market situated at Eziobu community has major market activities during Afor day. Various farm products are traded in these markets on wholesale and retail basis every four days. In between market days, the central market which is more like a daily market is located at the town center, Okpukponkpume.
Politics
editUgwueme consist of two autonomous communities, each governed by an elected Town union President General (P.G) and Traditional council headed by Igwe (King)[5]
- Agulese Ugwueme General Assembly (Led by Dr. Sunday Okafor, P.G) - made up of Amagu, Ihite and Ugwuanya clan[7]
- Eziobu Town Union (Led by Nelson Okoroafor, P.G) - made up of Okpesi, Obulo, and Umuokpara clan[7]
Before the creation of the two autonomous communities by Enugu state government, Ugwueme was under on Traditional Council. The Traditional council is headed by the Traditional Ruler (Igwe). HRH Igwe Solomon Okereke Oluah was the first traditional ruler who governed until his death in late 1990s. Upon the creation of the autonomous communities, Agulese Ugwueme installed HRH Igwe Godwin Oluneziobi Okereke as its first traditional ruler. Following the passing of Igwe Godwin Oluneziobi Okereke in 2020, the no traditional ruler have been elected and installed. No sitting traditional ruler in both Agulese and Eziobu community. [8] The town union leadership of the two autonomous communities have been piloting the affairs of the town in the absence of the Traditional Councils.
Notable Landmarks
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- Mount Horeb - Religious prayer ground
- St. Matthew Methodist Church\
- Okpukume - The village center
- Natural springs
Notable People
edit- HRH (Hon.) Igwe Solomon Okereke Oluah - Eze Oha I of Ugwueme
- Engr Sunday N Okereke, former G/M Nigercem Nkalagu
- HRH (Hon) Godwin Oluneziobi Okereke - Agu-Udo 1 of Agulese-Ugwueme. Born to the family of Late Mr. George and Late Mrs. Lucy Okereke of Umube Ugwuanya Ugwueme on the 13th of March, 1930. Died April 14, 2020.[6]
- Honorable Anthony Chukwudi Nwankwo - Enugu State House of Assembly member (Representing Awgu South Constituency)[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Mfoniso A. Enoh, Francis I. Okeke, and Chukwudi Andy Okereke (2019). "GEOSPATIAL RISK ASSESSMENT AND MODELLING OF NATURAL HYDROCARBON SEEPAGE IN UGWUEME" (PDF). African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research. 2 (3): 62–70 – via AbJournals.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Ubochi, Kingsley C.; Abu, Ngozi E.; Nwadinigwe, Alfreda O. (2022-08-03). "Phenology of Plant Species Found in Ugwueme Hydrocarbon Seep Site, Enugu State, Nigeria". International Journal of Plant & Soil Science: 174–183. doi:10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231370. ISSN 2320-7035.
- ^ H.C Okeke "ELEMENTAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF CRUDE OIL EXTRACT FROM UGWUEME TAR SAND DEPOSIT". Nigeria Academic Journal.
- ^ "Buy A CITY ON THE HILL (Ugwueme at a glance) by Nwankwo Godswill on Selar.co". Selar. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ a b Harneit-Sievers, Axel. “Federalism to the Bitter End: Politics and History in Southeastern Nigerian ‘Autonomous Communities.’” Sociologus, vol. 52, no. 1, 2002, pp. 47–76. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/43645495. Accessed 18 Dec. 2023
- ^ "Godwin's Memorial". www.mykeeper.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Enugu state State Houses of Assembly election results and data 2023 - Stears Elections". www.stears.co. Retrieved 2023-12-18.