Tag Archives: Arewa Renaissance

  Once famed for its agricultural abundance, much of the North’s farmlands now lie fallow. Farmers are either displaced or too afraid to cultivate. Entire communities have been uprooted. Insecurity has triggered food shortages, migration to already stressed urban centres, and increased vulnerability among women and children. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | APRIL 22, 2025 *Introductory Note Following my recent article, ...

“The first truth we must confront is this: Abuja will not develop the North. It is not Abuja’s job — it is ours. Arewa must design and implement its own Marshall Plan, a bold economic framework that unites the 19 Northern states around a shared vision for transformation. This plan must include clear blueprints for reviving agriculture, reindustrializing key sectors, ...