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″N4°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]

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Economy

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]

Climate

Aliero experiences a tropical continental climate typical of the Sudan–Sahel zone, marked by a long dry season from October to May and a rainy season between June and September. Temperatures remain high for most of the year, and rainfall is generally moderate, supporting the area’s mixed farming activities. [2]

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "Aliero". Kebbi State Government. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  2. ↑ "NiMet". nimet.gov.ng. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2025-11-28.


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