Professor Ibrahim Yakubu Seini, Dean of the Department of Physical Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Nyankpala has said no nation can develop without mathematics.
He explained that mathematics played a critical role in unlocking the potential in students and preparing them for opportunities for the future.
Professor Seini said this while delivering the 17th professorial inaugural lecture in fulfilment of his appointment as a Professor of Applied Mathematics in Tamale.
He said mathematics drove innovation and was key to addressing global challenges such as climate change, healthcare, and cyber security, among others. "Mathematics opens numerous opportunities to students in virtually all fields of studies, its influence has expanded to areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning and climate science" he added.
