DETERMINATION OF PROXIMATE AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF ONION (ALLIUM CEPA)

ACKNOWLEGDEMENT I want to thank God Almighty for giving me the privilege, wisdom, and knowledge in exploring and helping me surpass all the trials I encountered, as well as giving me the determination to pursue my studies and make it possible. My profound gratitude and appreciation go to my loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. John and Poulina. May God reward you for making me what I am today. It must have cost you beyond measure, but the God of abundance will return it to you in double folds. May you live long to see the grace of the Lord and His goodness. My special gratitude goes to my project supervisor, Dr. Muhammed Hassan Shagal, for the time spent in giving this research work a thorough supervision that led to this successful end. To the Head of Department for his fatherly advice and encouragement, and to the rest of the lecturers of the department, including the Chief Laboratory Technologist, I extend my gratitude for guiding me through my laboratory work. To my brothers and sisters Amani John, Yaldam John, Diana John, Finwuri John, Esther John, Sarah John, and Marha John thank you for your encouragement and support throughout my days in school. And to my cousin brother, Mayel Hammer, and my uncle, Matthew Daniel, this page would not be complete without mentioning your names. You stood by me and helped me through this academic success. Thank you, and may the Almighty God reward you abundantly. Finally, to my course mates who have been part of this progress people like Akuki Elisha, Buhari Nurudeen, Peter Daniel, and others I sincerely appreciate your support. How I wish I had a better way to express my heartfelt appreciation! But in all, may the Almighty God, in His intimate mercy, grant these special people their heart’s desires, long life, and prosperity.