Reconciliation beats division, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSEUnsurprisingly, the formation of the Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has attracted widespread attention, along with a wave of speculation about the motives behind it. That reaction, however, should not distract from a simple and enduring truth: reconciliation remains one of the most effective tools for building unity in deeply diverse societies. Importantly, reconciliation should not be viewed only through a narrow legal or constitutional lens. Across our communities, we have long relied on traditional and cultural methods of conflict resolution—methods that...