Uromi is a city located in the Esan North-East region of Central Edo State, Nigeria. It serves as a notable settlement within the state's geographical and cultural landscape.
Historically, the city and its people are recognized for their resilience and strength against external expansion. Under the leadership of Agba N'Ojie, the people of Uromi resisted the expansionism of the Benin Empire during the reign of Oba Ozolua. Additionally, the community was at the forefront of the resistance movements against the British invasion of Esanland.