109th AAU Inaugural Lecture: Don Canvasses Mathematics As Panacea For Security, National Development
By The Editor . A professor of Mathematics at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Prof Goddy Ujagbe Agbeboh has advocated the study and use of Mathematics as a tool for National growth, development, and combatting the various security challenges facing the Nation. Prof Goddy Ujagbe Agbeboh while addressing the 109th inaugural lecture of the University with the title "Demystifying Mathematics" in Ekpoma said mathematics, both in the teaching and study, has been variously perceived as a "not to be attempted missionary journey" whereas it is one of the easiest of all the sciences that are key to the development and growth of any nation. Prof Agbeboh said developed nations have taken advantage of their mathematical knowledge to advance in their technologies and national growth without asking for any 'transfer of technology' as being canversed by African nations, most especially Nigeria. "It suffices to say that the rhetoric approach to the study