Many economic experts regard farming in Nigeria as the solution to the current economic meltdown in the country. It is one of the most lucrative businesses in Nigeria. It has the ability to create job opportunities for both employers and employee while generating sufficient income to as many as will take the leap of faith and invest in it.
Onions have been used for thousands of years as an ingredient in various dishes by many cultures around the world. These vegetable can be eaten raw, cooked, fried, dried or roasted. They are commonly used as a flavouring and seasoning agent in many dishes. Apart from added an excellent taste to dishes, onions are also provides many health benefits to its users. In Chinese medicine, onions have been used to treat angina, coughs, bacterial infections, and respiratory problems. And even the World Health Organization (WHO) also supports the use of onions for the treatment of poor appetite and preventing atherosclerosis. Some health benefits of onions are as given below: