Uromi
| Uromi | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Uromi Main Market | |
| Coordinates: 6°42′N 6°20′E / 6.7°N 6.33°E | |
| Country | Nigeria | 
| State | Edo State | 
| LGA | Esan North-East | 
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) | 
Uromi is a town in northeastern Esan, an ethnic group in Central Edo state, Nigeria. At various points in Uromi's history, the town 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.