Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. OgbonnayaOnu, says plans are underway for primary schools in the country to teach mathematics and science subjects in indigenous languagesto encourage the application of science and technology in the country.
Speaking while addressing pupils of Ekulu Primary School in Enugu, where he presented computer sets and other science kits donated by the Ministry of Science and Technology to the school, Onu said the Ministry of Science and Technology is worried over the low interest in mathematics and the science subjects.
He noted that some countries that are making advancement in science and technology, have adopted a similar strategy of teaching mathematics and the science subjects in indigenous languages at the primary school level.
Speaking while addressing pupils of Ekulu Primary School in Enugu, where he presented computer sets and other science kits donated by the Ministry of Science and Technology to the school, Onu said the Ministry of Science and Technology is worried over the low interest in mathematics and the science subjects.
He noted that some countries that are making advancement in science and technology, have adopted a similar strategy of teaching mathematics and the science subjects in indigenous languages at the primary school level.
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