Mathematics as a Tool for Achieving the Vision 20:2020 Goal of National Transformation (Published)
Mathematics education is crucial in the development of any nation and anchors as one of the implications for the attainment of vision 20:2020 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This paper discusses the challenges of mathematics education programmes to the nation’s development as well as the importance of mathematics in facilitating the private and public sectors of the Nigerian economy towards the attainment of vision 20:2020. Finally, some recommendations were made on how to enhance the role of mathematics in the transformation of the nation.
Keywords: Economy, Mathematics, National Transformation, Nigeria, Vision 20:2020