Bagudu Receives Onion Investors From US, Assures Delegation of Secured Investment

Bagudu Receives Onion Investors From US, Assures Delegation of Secured Investment
*Investors describe Kebbi onions second best in the world
A team of investors from the United States of America that specializes on onions hydration, preservation, storage, research and packaging have visited one of the largest onions' markets in Aliero, Kebbi State.
The team also indicated interest to establish their presence in the state, while also describing Kebbi onions as second best in the world with more than 2.2 million tonnes being produced annually, besting 12 other onion-producing states in Nigeria which produced less than 800,00 tonnes combined.
Leader of the team led by Dr. Yinka who was received in the state by the Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, gave this hint to newsmen, while inspecting variety of Onions in Aliero.
Dr. Yinka expressed confidence that Kebbi State has quality and quantity of the commodity the team required and told farmers that improved seeds, research methods, preservation, packaging and processing of various types of onions would be effectively carried out in the state.
On his part, Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu had assured the visiting investors that the State Government would provide the necessary support in the production of quality and quantity of Onions under a secured and conducive environment.
Also in a remark, the Chairman of the Onions Market Association Aliero, Alhaji Dodo Aliero represented by Alhaji Salisu Aliero, expressed appreciation to Governor Abubakar Atiku for the initiative to visit Aliero Market aimed at boosting Onions production for economic benefit of the state.
Highlight of the team's visit to Kebbi was an interaction with farmers on methodology to improve production and storage to avoid wastage of the commodity.

Daily correspondent

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