Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the federal government to reinstate mathematics as a compulsory admission requirement for all tertiary courses, including the arts. His comments follow the government’s new policy removing mathematics as a mandatory subject for non-science students seeking university admission.
In a post on X, Obi described the policy as a “costly mistake,” arguing that while mathematics remains compulsory in secondary school, excluding it from university entry requirements would make students take the subject less seriously.
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He said mathematics is essential for critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving, adding that removing it would leave many students ill-prepared for the demands of modern life in a data-driven world.
Obi questioned the rationale behind the policy and urged the government to prioritise education policies that prepare Nigerian students for the challenges of the 21st century.
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