Nigeria: Mathematics, science subjects soon to be taught in indigenous languages

The Federal Government says primary and secondary schools in the country will, in the nearest future, have Mathematics and Science subjects taught in indigenous languages.This was said at the inauguration of inter-ministerial committee on teaching of mathematics and science subjects in local languages in Abuja on Wednesday, by Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology.This initiative which was occasioned by the lack of interest in science by some students, according to the Minister, would help Nigerian students understand mathematics and science subjects better, while promoting the application of science and technology for national development.“For us to build the country of our dreams, for us to make Nigeria a truly great nation, a nation that is able to feed and house its citizens, a nation with a stable currency, we must embrace science and technology.“Nigeria will remain dependent nation if the citizens did not embrace science and technology, because no nation can become great without science and technology.“If Nigeria is to be great then, Nigerians must embrace science and technology.“The socio-economic challenges we are facing in the country is as a result of inadequate application of science and technology,” Ogbonnaya said.