The Paradox of Arewa: Deconstructing the crisis and mapping northern Nigeria’s path to recovery, by Abubakar M. Kareto  Northern Nigeria, historically and affectionately known as Arewa, was once the steady political, agricultural, and moral anchor of the Nigerian federation. It was a region defined by tangible economic monuments such as the towering groundnut pyramids of Kano, the roaring looms of Kaduna’s textile estates, the bustling tin mines of Jos, and the world-class tanneries of Sokoto. Beyond commerce, it boasted robust educational and religious institutions that produced visionary leaders who viewed...