EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 27 MIN
How Sokoto Onion Farmers Lost Their Harvest To Fire
from Nigeria Daily · host Daniel Ariyo Oluwole
For many farmers in Sokoto State, harvest season should bring relief after months of hard work and investment, but a fresh fire outbreak has turned hope into heartbreak.The incident destroyed 2,275 bags of onions worth about ₦56.8 million, adding to similar losses recorded in 2025 and leaving families without income for school fees, food, and debt repayment. Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the human cost of the fire, why these incidents keep happening, and what it means for the community.
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For many farmers in Sokoto State, harvest season should bring relief after months of hard work and investment, but a fresh fire outbreak has turned hope into heartbreak. The incident destroyed 2,275 bags of onions worth about ₦56.8 million, adding to similar losses recorded in 2025 and leaving families without income for school fees, food, and debt repayment. Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the human cost of the fire, why these incidents keep happening, and what it means for the c...
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