MATHEMATICS: A NECESSARY INGREDIENT FOR FOOD, SECURITY AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Amao, D.O & Bakare, B.A

Abstract

Poverty is a global issue for all countries irrespective of their level of development. In order to solve the problem of poverty in the country, mathematicians must use adequate instructional materials, computer-aided instruction and other materials that can help them in carrying out the instructions. CCTV is a technology that is used to manage crimes and security problems in the country. Mathematics plays a major role in security system. Different forms of security were examined and the role mathematics plays in each form. Mathematics is also important in the production and processing of food for the nation. Mathematics takes place from the farm to fork.   This paper therefore examines the importance and role of mathematics in the provision of food, security and poverty alleviation and technologies for national development. The provisions of human basic needs through the applications of mathematics were examined. It was concluded that mathematics plays a vital role in the provision of these basic needs. Recommendations were made that farmers should be adequately trained in Mathematics (at least in concepts that they need to know). Also, there is need to transform skills realized from Mathematics as an essential tool for self-employment. Government should encourage the use of CCTV in public places (like schools, hospital, offices, supermarkets etc.) to reduce crimes and security problems