Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): MAAUN International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Innovations (MIMJRI)
Articles

Mathematics Education as a Tool for Entrepreneurship Development among Youths in Nigeria

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  • Umar Sodangi ,
  • Adamu Ibrahim
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.25
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Published 12/31/2023

Keywords

  • Catalysts,
  • Entrepreneurship Development,
  • Mathematics Education,
  • National Growth.

How to Cite

Sodangi , U., & Ibrahim , A. (2023). Mathematics Education as a Tool for Entrepreneurship Development among Youths in Nigeria. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.25

Abstract

This study looked into how mathematics education improves entrepreneurship development among Nigerian youths for national economic growth. Although the current economic situation in Nigeria has caused numerous challenges to the government and Nigerians, it is the responsibility of mathematics educators to provide adequate mathematics knowledge to students that play an important role in providing the necessary numerical assistance to entrepreneurs who are unable to handle matters of mathematical relevance in their day-to-day entrepreneurial activities. The catalysts that enhance entrepreneurship in Nigeria were also discussed in this study. The role of mathematics education in entrepreneurship development and national growth was also examined. This study places a major emphasis on the importance of a strong knowledge of mathematics education to train young people (youths) in a variety of skills, such as entrepreneurial ability, managerial experience, record-keeping, creativity, and innovation for the revitalization of Nigerian economics through the knowledge of mathematics acquired by youths at various levels of education. It is suggested that mathematics education should be encouraged and strengthened at all levels of the Nigerian educational system, and full mathematics laboratories should be sited in schools across the country so that youths can make use of such laboratories to acquire various mathematical skills that will help them in the start-up of their businesses even after they have graduated, and the government should create an enabling environment for business development by providing capital and other resources

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