Aliero is a town in northern Nigeria's Kebbi State. Located in the southeast of Kebbi State , the name Aliero was originally from two prominent Fulani scholars Ali & Yero. The town is the headquarters of Aliero Local Government Area.
Most of the people in Aliero LGA are agrarian, with an emphasis on vegetation, especially onion and pepper. 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.
Aliero experiences a tropical continental climate typical of the SudanâÂÂSahel 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 areaâÂÂs mixed farming activities.