Omuma

About

Omuma is a Local Government Area in Rivers State, in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Eberi. The area covers 170 square kilometres and is made up of several towns and villages, including Umuabali, Umuroke, Eberi, Egbelu, Umuokwa, Umuoroyo and Umudik. The local government area is home to festivals such as the Ogwu Ekpeye festival, and Christianity is widely practised there. Its economy includes a trade sector with markets such as the Eketa market, and agriculture producing yam, maize, palm oil and vegetables. Other activities include fishing, crafts making, lumbering and hunting.