Students Are No Longer Interested In Science Subjects –Minister Cries Out

The rate at which Nigerian students lose interest in science related subjects is becoming worrisome.

While addressing the students, on Monday during the final examination of the Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award programme, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said a decreased interest had been discovered in science related subjects and courses.

The reason for such reluctancy is that the subjects are difficult to learn and assimilate.

However the Ministry of Science and Technology intends to tighten its seat belt and address the situation through it’s initiative,   ‘Catching them Young ’. 

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The aim of YONSPA is to take science appreciate to students in the grassroots that would encourage Nigerian youths to participate effectively in the science and technology sector .

“YONSPA is aimed at making young Nigerians to develop interest in science and mathematics early in life .

“The essence of the programme is to dispel fear amongst students who had the notion that science is a difficult subject to study ,” he said . He added that students who embraced careers in Science , Technology and Innovation would have a bright future .

“The programme will help them to explore the moon , heavenly bodies and oceans in order to reduce poverty and contribute to solving major national , regional and international problems, ” the minister added .