Uromi

Uromi
Town
Uromi Main Market
Uromi Location of Uromi in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°42′N 6°20′E / 6.7°N 6.33°E / 6.7; 6.33
Country	Nigeria
State	Edo State
LGA	Esan North-East
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Uromi is a city located in north-eastern Esan, an ethnic group in Central Edo state, Nigeria. At various points in Uromi's history, the city and people have been known for their resilience and strength. The people of Uromi, led by Agba N'Ojie resisted the Benin Empire expansionism during the reign of Oba Ozolua. They were also at the forefront of the resistance of the British invasion of Esanland.