Ubiaja

Ubiaja is a town in Edo State, the headquarters of Esan South East local government area. It is an agricultural market town growing yam, cassava, and rice, and sits in the rolling hills of southern Esanland. Ubiaja is the seat of the Onojie of Ubiaja and hosts the annual Ugie traditional festival. The town has a growing commercial sector and serves as a link between Esan communities and the neighbouring Igbo areas of Delta State.

By Plane

Benin Airport (BNI) is about 130 km south-west.

By Car / Road

Ubiaja is south-east of Uromi on the road to Agbor (Delta State). Taxis run from Uromi and Agbor.

Okada serve the town.

• Ubiaja Market — the local trading centre

• Onojie of Ubiaja Palace — the traditional palace

• Rolling hills of southern Esanland — scenic views

• Attend the Ugie festival — the annual Esan tradition

• Shop at Ubiaja Market — a meeting point for Esan and Igbo traders

Mixed Esan and Igbo cuisine influences.

Palm wine and bottled drinks.

Basic guesthouses from ₦2,500–4,000.

Yam, cassava, rice, and palm oil.

• Agbor — 30 min east (Delta State)
• Uromi — 30 min north-west
• Irrua — 40 min west