Lovina Idoko Inah & Anditung Peter Agbudu
Abstract
This article reviews the role of mathematics education in the attainment of entrepreneurial skills for national development. It discusses mathematics education, entrepreneurship education and who an entrepreneur is. It also gives highlights on the qualities of a good entrepreneur. Recommendations are made among others that mathematics education should be practical oriented to arouse students’s interest. Government should sponsor mathematics teachers to conferences and workshops to upgrade their knowledge in modern instructional techniques and should also provide startup funds for graduates to go into business for self-reliance, job creation, and national development to be achieved. Keywords