About Us
- Creation
History
NWM was created on 8th July 2014, after the participation of 146 Nigerian women mathematicians and 3 paper presentation at the inaugural meeting held at the department of Mathematics, University of Ibadan.
The Idea of the Nigerian women in Mathematics started in July 2010 at the Pan African Congress of Mathematician (PACOM) 2010 which was held at the National Mathematical Centre Abuja. The idea then aimed at bringing Nigeria female in Mathematics together regularly for presentation of their research and to foster collaboration among them. Dr. Deborah O. Makinde mentioned the idea to Professor Olabisi O. Ugbebor who was in full support of it.
Right at that PACOM, contacts of all the female participants were taken for the purpose of the idea. Funding was the major problem. We were able to have the inaugural meeting of the Nigerian Women in Mathematics in July 8th 2014 at the University of Ibadan. It was totally funded by the Professorial Chair of Pastor E.A. Adeboye (G.O. of Redeem Church) occupied by Professor Olabisi Ore-Ofe Ugbebor.
Purpose of NWM
- To foster international scientific communications among African women within and across fields in mathematics.
- To promote equal opportunity and equal treatment of women in Nigerian Mathematical community.
- To increase access of Nigerian women to socio-economic benefits of mathematics.
- To increase access of Nigerian women to grants.
- To provide mentorship of Nigerian female students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions both at the undergraduate and post graduate levels
- To cooperate with groups and organizations with similar goals.
- To promote cooperation and exchange of ideas in mathematics research and teaching of mathematics.
- To stimulate communication between women in mathematics in Nigerian.
- To organize research seminars and colloquia in mathematics in Nigerian.
- To seek and maintain contacts with other mathematics associations within and outside the Nigeria, provided that the objectives and purposes of such other associations are consistent with the objectives and purposes of the association.
- To endow prizes and awards in mathematics.
Mission
To achieve its objectives, NWM
- may organize meetings, workshops, conferences, courses and seminars, arrange negotiations, disseminate a newsletter and other material related to its aims emphasizing the involvement of women.
- operate as a publisher, prepare proposals and motions, make statements, award grants and prizes, and represent its membership.
- may, according to the situation, act directly or co-operate with individuals or bodies having similar aims, and set up subordinate bodies for special tasks.
- will enhance opportunities and participation of NWM members in local and international conferences, workshops, short courses and Postdoctoral fellowships.
- will take initiatives for young girls to continue with their studies in mathematics.
- will PROMOTE outreach mathematical programmes or sessions to promote mathematics in schools.
To optimize the interest of Nigerian women and young girls in studying mathematics; developing research capability of Nigerian Women in Mathematics; helping Nigerian Women in Mathematics effective teachers and lecturers of Mathematics.