TEDxKwatar Kwashi

Speakers

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• Aysha Hamman

  Human Rights Advocate

  Aisha Hamman is a Nigerian lawyer, human rights advocate, and public policy leader whose work focuses on justice reform, child protection, gender equality, and inclusive governance. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Lift Africa Foundation, a civil society organisation established in 2018 to address systemic violence, exclusion, and institutional failure affecting women, children, and underserved communities in Northern Nigeria. Through Lift Africa, Aisha leads survivor-centred legal advocacy, policy reform, justice-sector strengthening, education reintegration, and community-led development initiatives. Aisha is recognised as a Global Champion for Ending Violence Against Children with the United Nations backed End Violence Partnership. This recognition reflects her leadership in advancing legal protection for children and adolescents, addressing sexual and gender-based violence, harmful practices, and emerging threats such as technology-facilitated abuse.

• Habib Abubakar Gajam PhD

  Big Data Specialist

  Dr. Habib Abubakar Gajam is the Executive Secretary and Chief Information Officer of the Zamfara Information and Communications Technology Development Agency (ZITDA). Appointed in January 2024, he leads the state's digital transformation. initiatives and ICT development agenda. He holds PhD in Big Data and Innovation from Coventry University, where his research focused on the role of big data analytics the Nigerian oil and gas innovation value chain. He is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and has taught in UK academic institutions, including Coventry University and the Global Banking School in Birmingham. Dr. Gajam has over 15 years of combined experience spanning public service, academia, and industry. His core areas of expertise include: Big Data Analytics Innovation Management Digital Transformation & E-Governance Strategy, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Under his leadership at ZITDA, key initiatives have focused on: Digital literacy and ICT capacity development

• Khaliferh Musa Al-Amin

  Khaliferh Musa Al-Amin is a multidisciplinary innovator and lead developer working at the intersection of technology, science, and social governance. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant in the Office of the Chief of Staff at the Zamfara State Government House, Khalifa is also the Founder and CVTO of Wonder Sight Group. A physicist by training, his expertise is backed by certifications in Project Management (PMP), Cisco Network Administration (CCNA), and Data Analysis, as well as specialized training in Corporate Strategy from the University of London. Beyond his government and technical roles, Khalifa is a Research Councilor at the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development (London Business School), a Youth Ambassador for the World Summit Awards (WSA, Austria), and the Director of Research at NISECA Africa. He specializes in using scientific frameworks and visual storytelling to address socio economic challenges, focusing on transforming "raw potential" into systemic progress. In his spare time, he explores the intersection of technology and the physical world through drone piloting.

• Nafeesa Lawal

  Haj. Nafeesah Lawal is an international beauty expert, certified trainer, and the founder of Hureeyerh’s Ltd. Trained and certified in France, the global capital of fragrance, she brings world-class expertise in luxury scents and makeup to the African market. Nafeesah has successfully trained thousands of aspiring professionals across Nigeria, Niger Republic, and Chad, building a robust network of skilled artisans. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between local talent and global high-end standards, fostering a new generation of creative entrepreneurs.

• Samira Saad Usman

  Samira Saad Usman addresses the universal struggle of imposter syndrome and the myth of "perfect timing." Drawing from her background as a humanitarian aid worker and finance expert, she shares her personal journey of traveling a risky path both literally and figuratively to share her ideas. She challenges the audience to stop waiting for more experience and to start "doing it now".

• Yusuf Aminu Anka

  Journlaism

  Yusuf Aminu Anka is a humanitarian analyst and journalist with extensive experience working in conflict-affected areas across Northern Nigeria. He currently works within the humanitarian space in Nigeria, promoting respect for the international humanitarian law and values. Before that, Yusuf worked as a journalist with BBC Africa and other national and international media outlets, where his investigations and reports focused on insecurity, armed conflict, and community resilience in Nigeria. His work, including “The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara,” earned him global recognition, winning the Rory Peck Sony Impact Award and the Global Shining Light Award for outstanding investigative journalism under challenging conditions. Yusuf has since transitioned from journalism into humanitarian safety and advocacy, combining his field experience with a strong understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and protection principles.