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International Journal of Statistika and Mathematika, ISSN: 2277- 2790 E-ISSN: 2249-8605

Volume 11, Issue 2, August 2014 pp 86-90
Research Article

Mathematics as a tool for re-branding Nigeria: what, why and how in national development

Ezeugwu Justin O

Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA.

Academic Editor: Dr. Dase R. K.

Introduction:This paper focused on factors that make mathematics as a tool for re-branding Nigeria in national development. The paper discussed extensively such areas as: Historical perspective of mathematics during the olden period and during the period of colonization. The extensive application of arithmetics in the promotion of the business ventures of the colonial masters was indicated as a factor that helped in their ventures. The place of mathematics in the national policy of education as a core and compulsory subject indicating its importance in national development was pointed out. Other areas discussed include the importance of mathematics in the home, in science and technology, in Nigerians possible achievement of vision 20; 20: 20 and the indispensable use of mathematics in the achievement of all global goals of the United Nation’s which Nigeria is a member were highlighted. Such goals are in MDGs objectives, the ICT goals and objectives, the EFA goals and Nigeria’s vision 20: 20: 20. All of which mathematics serves as the only tool for achieving these national objectives, practically and empirically.