Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Millet is found across Nigeria

Giwa

Kaduna State • Giwa LGA

2019

Location Details:

Giwa is a local government area in kaduna state with high millet cultivation.

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

50,150 tones

Coordinates: 11.280200°N, 7.417900°E

Chula

Kano State • Ajingi LGA

2019

Location Details:

Chula is a ward in Ajingi Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

Unmeasured

Coordinates: 11.968872°N, 8.946289°E

Rano

Kano State • Rano LGA

2019

Location Details:

Rano is a Local Government Area and headquarters of Rano Emirate council in Kano State

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

720,000 tons per annum

Coordinates: 11.561000°N, 8.581700°E

Overview

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, with 97% of millet production in developing countries.

Uses & Applications

Like quinoa and other whole grains, millet lends itself well to breakfast porridge dishes, a replacement for rice alongside vegetable stir-fries, and as a savory pilaf. It's also a versatile bulking ingredient in soups, casseroles, and vegetarian patties.