The Role of Mathematics Education in the Development of Entrepreneurial Skills for Self Reliance among Nigerian Youths

Abstract

This study reviews the role of mathematics education in the development of
entrepreneurial skills for self reliance among Nigerian youths. Though the present situation in the country has pose a lot of challenges to the government and to the youths who are mostly affected yet the study has revealed that mathematics education plays a significant role by providing the required numerical aid to an entrepreneur without being able to handle matters of mathematical relevance in business. It is therefore believed that the paradigm shift in the system of education: the review of policies on education to entrepreneurial base will tackle the problem of high rate of poverty, youth and graduate unemployment, overdependence on foreign goods and technology, low economic development among others. Hence,
the place of mathematics education in shaping entrepreneurship for societal
development should not be handled with levity. Consequently, mathematics
education which is an intrinsic quality of entrepreneurship should be encouraged and strengthened at all levels of the Nigerian educational system.