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Aliero

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Aliero is a town in northern Nigeria's Kebbi State. Located in the southeast of Kebbi State 12°16′42″N 4°27′6″E / 12.27833°N 4.45167°E / 12.27833; 4.45167, the name Aliero was originally from two prominent Fulani scholars Ali & Yero. The town is the headquarters of Aliero Local Government Area.[1]

Economy

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Most of the people in Aliero LGA are agrarian, with an emphasis on vegetation, especially onion and pepper.[which?] The town has the largest onion market in northwest Nigeria and is a major producer of onions in Nigeria. Aliero residents are known for bone-setting across West and Central Africa. Aliero town is surrounded by mango trees.[1]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Aliero". Kebbi State Government. Retrieved 2024-11-05.