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Governor Umahi
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has approved the setting up of a National Mathematical Centre in the state.
He gave the approval when the members of National Mathematical Centre paid him a courtesy call at theGovernment House, Abakaliki.
Umahi, who enumerated the importance of Mathematics, observed that the number of students offering sciences in tertiary institutions were on the decline because Scienceshaveto do withMathematics.
Hesaid in a statementon Mondayby his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anyathat Sciences would solve the problem of Nigeria, adding that the EbonyiState Government is interested in making the subject attractive to students.
The Governor said: “There are a lot of advantages in embracing mathematics. It trains the brain. It makes thebraintoalways be on thealert.I think it has a way of giving mental training and that’s why we arevery much interested.
“Sciences, which arelaid on the platform of Mathematics is a way outforthis country. When you take census of our students at the university level, you willfind out that only about 10% of the number is doing sciences and that is a very big problem.
“I want to believe that you’ve offered us a very good opportunity. Without hesitation we have approved the National Mathematical Centre in Ebonyi State.”
The Governor also inaugurated an eight-man committee tospearhead the Mathematics Improvement Project to ensure its smooth take off in the state.
He charged the committee members to give a situation report to the State Executive Councilon weekly basis until it is fully established.
He appreciated the Director of the NMC, Prof. Stephen Onah, for the innovation and assured him of his commitment to the goal.
Earlier, Onah eulogised the Governor for his giant strides and for his effort to ensure that Ebonyi children are educated.
He also appreciated the Governorfor the assistance given to them to hold a two-week workshop in the state andpointed out thatthe establishment of the National Mathematics Centre in the statewill enhance teaching and learning of Mathematics.
