Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government's decision to scrap Mathematics as a compulsory admission requirement for arts students, describing it as a "major setback" for Nigeria's education system

In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said the policy was a regrettable move that undermines efforts to build a knowledgeable and globally competitive society

He argued that Mathematics goes beyond numbers, noting that it cultivates logic, sharpens critical thinking, and strengthens problem-solving skills vital for everyday life.

"To suggest that arts students do not need mathematics is to imply that they can do without clarity of thought or analytical precisio...