By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Professor Musa Adeku Ibrahim, a Mathematics professor at the Federal University, Lokoja, has urged the Federal Government to implement policies that will encourage the study of Mathematics at all levels of education in the country.
Professor Ibrahim made this call while delivering the 24th Inaugural Lecture at the College of Health Sciences on Wednesday. He emphasized that the encouragement of Mathematics education should begin at the foundational level, including primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.
In his lecture titled ‘Unraveling the Tapestry of Non-classical Set Theory: Navigating Novel Paths in Understanding Life’s Complexities,’ Professor Ibrahim proposed that the government introduce attractive policies that will raise the morale and interest of students in studying Mathematics from the early stages of education.
He suggested that such policies should offer incentives and create favorable conditions to promote the teaching and learning of Mathematics at various educational levels across the nation.
Professor Ibrahim expressed concern over the longstanding negative perception of Mathematics, which students often find abstract. He called on the government to initiate strategies that would help improve the public view of the subject.
Describing Mathematics as a critical field of study, Professor Ibrahim highlighted its importance across all sectors of society, underscoring that the subject should not be allowed to decline. He stated, “Mathematics is truly the science of the mind, where logic and rigor reign supreme. It touches on all sectors of the nation’s education and socioeconomic development, which is why it is essential to encourage its study.”
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, in his welcome address, described the lecture as both timely and relevant, adding that it made a significant intellectual contribution to the academic community. He commended Professor Musa Adeku Ibrahim as an erudite scholar who has made remarkable contributions to academics.
