Challenges of Mathematics in Economic Development in the Twenty-First Century: Implications for Tertiary Education

This paper examines the vital importance and significance of Mathematics to the culture of the modern Technological world with particular reference to the role of Mathematics for the achievements of the Economic Goals in the twenty-first century. It takes account of the curriculum, pedagogy of teaching, enrolment and teaching facilities. Besides, suggestions for the improvement of the situation to enable mathematics and mathematicians meet up the challenges of our economic goals are made. It concludes by stressing for a more relevant Mathematics and a greater exposure of Mathematics students to the application of the discipline such that they can contribute more meaningfully to the development of our-nation. Nigeria like all other nations aspires towards technological advancement and economic prosperity in order to attain sustainable development in the twenty-first century. Such aspiration can only materialize when the right education is made available to lay the foundation for the manpower that will steer the country forward.