人と違う勇気 | ジャミラ・モハメッド・ダヒル博士 | TEDxJimeta

学者、公務員、開発推進者であるジャミラ・モハメッド・ダヒル博士が、教育と公共の場での自身の歩みを語ります。若い母親として保育園の教室で働き始め、カドゥナ州の農村コミュニティで教師を務め、後にバウチ州の教育委員を務めたことを紹介しています。講演では、主流から外れていることが新しいビジョンの源になり、制度を変える助けになると論じています。TEDの形式を用いて地域の人々が独自に企画したTEDxJimetaで行われました。

• 保育園の教室から農村部での教育、州レベルの教育改革までの歩み
• 「黒い羊」という考え方を新しいビジョンの源として捉え直す
• 機能しない基準を問い直し、独自の視点を変化につなげる

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