In Anambra East, oil and gas were discovered in large quantities on the bank of Aguleri town and the president has commissioned exploration on the site and the operational head office of Orient Petroleum and Housing estate is about to be sited in Aguleri by the Orient Petroleum Resources.

Currently, Anambra East local government area recorded history with the successful landing and take-off of the Embraer ERJ 145 jet operated by Air Peace.

[3] Anambra State government signed a two billion dollar Memorandum of Understanding with Orient Petroleum Resources and Elite International Investment Limited for the building of an international airport city in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area.

[4][5] Yam, rice, cassava, and cocoyam are the main crops grown in the Anambra east LGA, which is both commercial and agricultural.

With significant crude oil deposits discovered in Aguleri town, Anambra East is also endowed with abundant mineral resources.