Uke | |
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Town | |
  Uke | |
| Coordinates: 6°31′N 6°15′E / 6.517°N 6.250°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Anambra State |
| LGA | Idemili North LGA |
| Senatorial Zone | Anambra Central |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Uke is a Nigerian town in Idemilli North in Anambra State. It is about 334 km (208 mi) south of Abuja, the country's capital city.
It is made up of six villages (brothers): Ezema-Ubulenu, UruEzeani-Uruabor, Oba, Umunnakwe-Omimi, Umuazu and Nkwelle. It has a very popular market known as Eke Uke, which is situated in the middle of the villages.
Notable People: Obi Ezeude founder and CEO of Beloxxi Nigeria, Chief Sir Tochukwu Kpajie (Okunaenyeife) CEO STK Industries, Chief Ikechukwu Okosa, (Ijele) Uke, Barr S.N.S Eze (Ezekwesili), Surv. Emeka Enendu(Dikeora), Chief Ikedi Obi (Obataifeadi), Dr Edwin Emegoakor (Odu Uke)
The traditional head is elected on the demise of the previous traditional leader, and it is rotated round the six villages.
The current traditional ruler is Igwe Charles Chuma Agbala Igwe Oranyelu III. His predecessors are Igwe GNC Ezeude Igwe Oranyelu II, Igwe WI Ileka Igwe Oranyelu I.
The town is host to the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry whose Spiritual Director Rev.Fr. Emmanuel Obimma
Uke is located in the West Africa Time (WAT) zone and is one hour ahead of UTC. There are 8 airports near Uke, the closest one being Anambra International Cargo Airport in Umuleri.
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8°55′2″N 7°41′51″E / 8.91722°N 7.69750°E