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Laboratory
Isanlu-Isin (Kwara) May 4, 2017 (NAN) A philanthropist, Chief Jide Ajide, on Thursday donated a Mathematics laboratory to a public secondary school in Isanlu-Isin, Kwara.
Ajide said at the inauguration of the project that the laboratory equipped with modern would encourage youths to study mathematics.
He urged well-meaning people to complement governments’ efforts in funding and developing education especially at the grassroots.
Ajide noted that many students had developed phobia for Mathematics, saying the attitude has continued to impede scientific and research breakthroughs.
“The laboratory is intended to complement government’s efforts toward enhancing learning, especially in Mathematics and Sciences.
“It is our hope that the students will avail themselves of the opportunity to improve their knowledge of Mathematics and other related subjects,” he said.
In her remark, Mrs Sabitiyu Lemo-Suleiman, an Assistant Researcher with the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, said the centre was established to improve the study of Mathematics among students and teachers at all levels of education.
According to her, one approach in carrying out the mandate at secondary school level is the involvement of teachers and students in the use of instructional materials or teaching models in Mathematics.
“The approach encourages the students’ active learning situation through physical involvement.
“To this end, the National Mathematical Centre has researched into and produced the secondary school Mathematics kits for a solid foundation in learning and teaching of the subject.”
The traditional ruler of Isanlu, Oba Solomon Oloyede, described the laboratory as unprecedented in the area and thanked the donor for the gesture. (NAN)
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Edited by Dele Akinsola