Ughelli is a town in Delta State, Nigeria, and one of the 24 kingdoms that make up the Urhobo Nation.

The city has crude oil and gas reserves hence the presence of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).

The local government administration is structured into departments responsible for functions such as finance, health, education, agriculture, and public works, each managed by departmental heads.

In addition to governmental leadership, traditional institutions, including rulers and chiefs, play a role in governance.

[citation needed] Ughelli is located in close proximity to the floodplains of the West Niger Delta river,[3] and is surrounded by neighbouring communities and villages.