Aliero
# Aliero

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.

## Economy

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.

