Umuaka
The Umuaka Autonomous Community is a town in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Umuaka autonomous community is situated almost mid way between Orlu and Owerri. The Orlu/Owerri Road passes almost through the center of Umuaka Town crossing the Ukwuorji-Nkwerre/Amaigbo Road at Afor Umuaka Market.
Umuaka is made up of ten communities among some that have gained autonomous status, the villages are Achara, Amaiyi, Amakor, Isiozi, Uba, Ugbele, Ibele, Umuele, Obinwanne and Obeakpu.
The people of Umuaka are known for their hospitality. The people are predominantly farmers. Emmanuel Emenike, member of the Nigerian national team hails from Umuaka, also Helen Ukaonu, gold medalist with the Nigerian female football team that won gold during the African female Nations Cup hails from the town.
