Le courage d'être différent | Dr Jamila Mohammed Dahiru | TEDxJimeta

Dr Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, universitaire, haute fonctionnaire et militante du développement, retrace son parcours dans l'éducation et la vie publique. Jeune mère, elle a commencé dans une classe de maternelle, puis a enseigné dans une communauté rurale de Kaduna avant de devenir commissaire à l'Éducation de l'État de Bauchi. Elle soutient que se distinguer de la norme peut être source de vision et contribuer à transformer les systèmes. L'intervention a été donnée lors de TEDxJimeta, un événement organisé de manière indépendante selon le format TED.

• Parcours de la maternelle à l'enseignement rural puis à la réforme de l'éducation au niveau de l'État
• Une nouvelle lecture de l'idée de « mouton noir » comme source de vision
• Remettre en question les normes défaillantes et utiliser des perspectives singulières pour le changement

What if being the "odd one out" is not a flaw, but a vision others cannot yet see? In this inspiring talk, Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru redefines the metaphor of the "black sheep" through the lens of her personal journey. From finding unexpected purpose as a young mother in a nursery classroom and enduring isolation as a devoted teacher in a rural Kaduna community, to driving large-scale systemic changes as a Commissioner of Education, she reveals how unconventional thinking transforms systems. Rather than conforming just to fit in, Jamila challenges us to question broken standards, embrace our unique perspectives, and look at the profound impact we can make right where we are. Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru is a scholar, public servant, and development advocate passionate about transformative leadership and inclusive education. She previously served as Commissioner for Education in Bauchi State, where she spearheaded critical reforms focused on girls' education, foundational literacy, and safe school initiatives. She currently lectures at the University of Abuja in the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, bringing academic depth and practical policy insight into the classroom. Dr. Dahiru holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano, and is the founder of the WeCare Centre for Community Awareness and Empowerment Initiative, which advances grassroots education and women's empowerment. Her work reflects a strong commitment to mindset shifts, systems change, and purpose-driven leadership. As a strategic communicator, she bridges academia, governance, and advocacy in pursuit of a more equitable society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx