Aleiro
About
Aliero is a town and Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The area covers about 350 square kilometres and had a population of 65,973 at the 2006 census. Its local government is headed by a Local Government Chairman, currently Abubakar Jada. The Local Government Area is known for its agriculture, and it is noted as the country's largest onion producer. It also grows mangoes, rice and guineacorn, and many residents work as bonesetters.
History
The origins of Aliero are traced to the late 16th century, when it was founded by the Namasawa and Kabawa tribes. In the 17th century the population grew as people from several ethnic groups migrated to the area because of its fertile land. The name Aliero is said to derive from a Fulani herdsman, Ali Dan Yaro, whose name changed from Ali Yaro to Aliero during the British colonial period. The town's growth was also shaped by Muslim scholars. Almustapha Hamma, a scholar of Wangara origin, arrived and his preaching led many people to convert to Islam; in gratitude the people appointed him leader of Aliero. Several other groups, including the Kabawa, Dakkarawa, Zamfarawa and Wangarawa, settled in the area over the following centuries, contributing to its development since the precolonial era.
Source: Wikipedia: Aleiro
Key Facts
State
Kebbi State
Chairman
Abubakar Jada
Area
350 km²
Population
65,973 (2006 census)