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, the name Aliero was originally from two prominent Fulani scholars Ali & Yero.[citation needed] The town is the headquarters of Aliero Local Government Area.
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Most of the people in Aliero LGA are agrarian, with emphasis on vegetation, especially onion and paper. 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Aliero at FallingRain.com
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