Uromi

Understand

Uromi is an acreage city located in north-eastern Esan, a sub-ethnic group of the Binis in Edo state, Nigeria. The name Uromi comes from Urọnmhun, meaning "this is my abode". The name was called so until the arrival of immigrants from Idumuoza quarters of Benin City. The aborigines have existed in Uromi before 1460 AD. The people of Uromi in the majority came from Benin as a result of Oba Ewuare autocracy which made other Esan people settle where they are today.

Climate The climate in Uromi is similar to that of the rest of southern Nigeria. There are two rainy seasons, with the heaviest rains falling from April to July and a weaker rainy season in October and November.

Getting there

1 Benin Airport BNI IATA is a small airport with a few daily flights from Lagos and Abuja, with Arik Air offering the most flights.

Sleep

1 Hotel De Toreno, 3 Lugard Street, ☏ +234 816 952 7545, [email protected]. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Hotel De Tonero is a hotel offering accommodation with high modern facilities, comfortable rooms, a well-equip bar and a restaurant that serves a wide range of African and continental dishes. ₦10,000. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Nirvan Hotel, Nirvana Way off Agbo Road, ☏ +234 811 133 4566, +234 816 305 8338. Nirvan Hotel is a hotel with a conducive environment offering accommodation for lodging, restaurant, bar, and event centre. (updated Dec 2021)