The National Mathematical Centre has said that it has trained more than 100 postgraduate students in mathematical modeling as part of efforts to promote high level research in mathematical sciences.
Prof. Promise Mebine, Director/Chief Executive of the Centre told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that the “Foundation Postgraduate Training in Mathematical Modeling would help to answer many real-world problems.
According to Mebine, modeling is a process that uses mathematics to represent, analyse and make prediction in order to provide insight into real world phenomena.
“While non-mathematicians will be asking what mathematics is used for, we (Mathematicians) will be asking what can’t we figure out with mathematics.
“This particular training marks an important chapter in the study of Mathematical Modeling in the country.
“I have no doubt that with the calibre of the resource persons involved in the five-day training, there is hope for the future of mathematics in Nigeria.
“These young brains that joined the training from different parts of the country will ever remember this period.’’
