About Us
The Department of Mathematics, Federal University Lafia, was established at the inception of the University in February 2011, as one of the seven foundation Departments in the Faculty of Science. The Bachelor of Science degree programme in Mathematics started with the 2011/2012 session of the University.
At the commencement of academic programme, a total of ten students comprising of nine male and one female were admitted into the Department while members of staff include: Dr M. E. Nja (Associate Professor and then Head of Department), I. Akeyede, P. N. Habu, V. P. Ayoo, D. T. Achaku, these were supported by O. C. Akeremale, A. O Ayeni, M. A. Mbah, A. Ochugboju, H. Ibrahim as Graduate Assistants with M. E. Obi, A. A. Ayogu as non-teaching staff.
At the moment, the Department has Prof. I. G. Bassi as the Head of Department and a number of academic staff that stands above ten. It has also undergone substantial development in its core mandate of teaching, research and community development with active research that cuts across pure and applied Mathematics.
Our goals
Objectives: The specific objectives of the programme are to:
(i) produce Mathematicians who will contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation and the world at large through training and research;
(ii) produce Mathematicians who will contribute to further development of Mathematics and mathematical sciences;
(iii) introduce students to modern mathematical concepts, thoughts and methodology;
(iv) position the Department in terms of human and material resources needed for outstanding postgraduate programmes.
(i) produce Mathematicians who will contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation and the world at large through training and research;
(ii) produce Mathematicians who will contribute to further development of Mathematics and mathematical sciences;
(iii) introduce students to modern mathematical concepts, thoughts and methodology;
(iv) position the Department in terms of human and material resources needed for outstanding postgraduate programmes.
Programmes
B.Sc. Mathematics
P.G.D. Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics
Ph.D. Mathematics
Staff of the department
1 Prof. I. G. Bassi Professor HOD
2 Dr. B. G. Agaie Assoc. Prof.
3 Dr. V. P. Ayoo Senior Lecturer SIWES Coordinator
4 D T. Achaku Lecturer I Level Adviser
5 F. Attah Lecturer I
6 Dr. O. C. Akeremale Lecturer I
7 Dr. H. Ibrahim Lecturer I Exam Officer
8 M. A. Mbah Lecturer II
9 A. O. Ochugboju (Mrs) Lecturer II
10 Dr. C. E. Akpan Lecturer II Postgraduate Coordinator
11 A. Y. Emmanuel Lecturer II Time Table Officer
12 U. M. Yusuf Lecturer II Level Adviser
13 B. T. Enoch (Mrs.) Lecturer II Level Adviser
14 Z. A. Glabe Assistant Lecturer
15 I. A. Saleh Assistant Lecturer 1.2 Non-Teaching Staff
S/N NAME OF STAFF RANK STATUS
1 Mr B. M. Agid Senior Assistant Registrar Tenure
2 Mr O. Victor Administrative Assistant Tenure
3 Mrs Saidu Fatima Higher Executive Officer Tenure
4 Mr. Dauda Ibrahim Senior Porter Tenure
2 Dr. B. G. Agaie Assoc. Prof.
3 Dr. V. P. Ayoo Senior Lecturer SIWES Coordinator
4 D T. Achaku Lecturer I Level Adviser
5 F. Attah Lecturer I
6 Dr. O. C. Akeremale Lecturer I
7 Dr. H. Ibrahim Lecturer I Exam Officer
8 M. A. Mbah Lecturer II
9 A. O. Ochugboju (Mrs) Lecturer II
10 Dr. C. E. Akpan Lecturer II Postgraduate Coordinator
11 A. Y. Emmanuel Lecturer II Time Table Officer
12 U. M. Yusuf Lecturer II Level Adviser
13 B. T. Enoch (Mrs.) Lecturer II Level Adviser
14 Z. A. Glabe Assistant Lecturer
15 I. A. Saleh Assistant Lecturer 1.2 Non-Teaching Staff
S/N NAME OF STAFF RANK STATUS
1 Mr B. M. Agid Senior Assistant Registrar Tenure
2 Mr O. Victor Administrative Assistant Tenure
3 Mrs Saidu Fatima Higher Executive Officer Tenure
4 Mr. Dauda Ibrahim Senior Porter Tenure
HOD's profile
The HOD, Prof. Ibrahim Garba Bassi is a Professor of Mathematics with specialization in functional analysis. He has more than 20 years of experience as an academic and has produced several masters and doctoral degree graduates. He is widely traveled and has high quality publications in reputable journals.
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Admission Requirements
B.Sc. Mathematics
a. University Matriculation Examination (UME)
i. Admissions into 100 level shall be through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted annually by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. An acceptable pass in this with appropriate subject combination is required for admission into 100 Level.
ii. A candidate seeking admission into Mathematics programme of FULafia shall possess at least credit level passes in five subjects including English language, Mathematics and Physics to form the core subjects with credits in any other two relevant science subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
b. Direct Entry into 200 Level
i. Candidates shall (in addition to 5 credits as mentioned in (aii) above) obtain at least 2 A’ level passes at GCE or its equivalent in the relevant subjects.
ii. Holders of ND or NCE certificate with a minimum of upper credits; and holders of HND with lower credit from recognized institutions may be admitted into 200 level (year two) of Mathematics programme, provided they satisfy the minimum requirements stipulated for entry into 100 level.
a) PGD in Mathematics
Structure of the Programme
The Department offers postgraduate diploma (PGD) degree programme in Mathematics leading to the award of PGD (Mathematics). The programme is designed for those who hold Higher National Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and other comparable degrees. The goal is to deepen their knowledge in Mathematics and to acquaint students with skills and competence needed for pursuing further research/study in Mathematics.
Candidates seeking the admission into the PGD Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria.
(i) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant science subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, ICT and Geography) at senior secondary school certificate.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or any relevant discipline with at least third class from Federal University of Lafia or other recognized University.
(iii) Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with at least a lower credit pass in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution.
b) MSc in Mathematics
Structure of the Programme
The Department offers Masters of Science (MSc) degree programme in Mathematics leading to the award of M.Sc. (Mathematics) in two major options of Pure and Applied mathematics. The programme is designed for those who hold Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics or other related discipline. The goal is to widen their horizon and deepens the knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. The study is also structured to acquaint students with skills and competence needed for pursuing further research/study in Mathematics. The programme involves the following:
Prospective students are to register for a total of not less than 30 credit units, excluding undergraduate courses that may be recommended by the department.
In consultation with the supervisor, the student must choose a research topic in his or her area of specialization, this should be within the available research areas within the department or on the basis of interdisciplinary research.
Candidates seeking the admission into the MSc Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria.
(i) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant science subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, ICT and Geography) at senior secondary school certificate.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or any relevant discipline with at least third class from Federal University of Lafia or other recognized University.
(iii) Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with at least a lower credit pass in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution.
c) PhD in Mathematics
In addition to the general requirements of Postgraduate School, candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria:
a) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other two relevant sciences subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Agricultural science) at Senior secondary school certificate or its equivalent.
b) Candidate must have Master’s degree in Mathematics from an approved University with a minimum of CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or its equivalence.
c) Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity, effective decision making and problem-solving potentials.
a. University Matriculation Examination (UME)
i. Admissions into 100 level shall be through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted annually by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. An acceptable pass in this with appropriate subject combination is required for admission into 100 Level.
ii. A candidate seeking admission into Mathematics programme of FULafia shall possess at least credit level passes in five subjects including English language, Mathematics and Physics to form the core subjects with credits in any other two relevant science subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
b. Direct Entry into 200 Level
i. Candidates shall (in addition to 5 credits as mentioned in (aii) above) obtain at least 2 A’ level passes at GCE or its equivalent in the relevant subjects.
ii. Holders of ND or NCE certificate with a minimum of upper credits; and holders of HND with lower credit from recognized institutions may be admitted into 200 level (year two) of Mathematics programme, provided they satisfy the minimum requirements stipulated for entry into 100 level.
a) PGD in Mathematics
Structure of the Programme
The Department offers postgraduate diploma (PGD) degree programme in Mathematics leading to the award of PGD (Mathematics). The programme is designed for those who hold Higher National Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and other comparable degrees. The goal is to deepen their knowledge in Mathematics and to acquaint students with skills and competence needed for pursuing further research/study in Mathematics.
Candidates seeking the admission into the PGD Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria.
(i) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant science subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, ICT and Geography) at senior secondary school certificate.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or any relevant discipline with at least third class from Federal University of Lafia or other recognized University.
(iii) Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with at least a lower credit pass in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution.
b) MSc in Mathematics
Structure of the Programme
The Department offers Masters of Science (MSc) degree programme in Mathematics leading to the award of M.Sc. (Mathematics) in two major options of Pure and Applied mathematics. The programme is designed for those who hold Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics or other related discipline. The goal is to widen their horizon and deepens the knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. The study is also structured to acquaint students with skills and competence needed for pursuing further research/study in Mathematics. The programme involves the following:
Prospective students are to register for a total of not less than 30 credit units, excluding undergraduate courses that may be recommended by the department.
In consultation with the supervisor, the student must choose a research topic in his or her area of specialization, this should be within the available research areas within the department or on the basis of interdisciplinary research.
Candidates seeking the admission into the MSc Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria.
(i) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant science subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, ICT and Geography) at senior secondary school certificate.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or any relevant discipline with at least third class from Federal University of Lafia or other recognized University.
(iii) Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with at least a lower credit pass in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution.
c) PhD in Mathematics
In addition to the general requirements of Postgraduate School, candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D Mathematics programme must satisfy the following criteria:
a) Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other two relevant sciences subjects (i.e. Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Agricultural science) at Senior secondary school certificate or its equivalent.
b) Candidate must have Master’s degree in Mathematics from an approved University with a minimum of CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or its equivalence.
c) Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity, effective decision making and problem-solving potentials.
Welcome Address
I want to congratulate you because without an iota of equivocation you have been greatly privileged to be part of the few who made it into the University out of the millions that vied for the limited spaces. Therefore, in your hands is a privilege you cannot afford to squander, an opportunity you must maximize. At the Department of Mathematics, we believe that education is more than career preparation but an opportunity for a lifetime of learning, I want to assure you that we will do everything possible to assist you in achieving this objective. We will equip you with the best possible teaching resources, exposure and teaching methods so that you are able to shape your life and career for a challenging world that is ahead of you.
In order to make the best use of this golden opportunity, you will need to put in your very best into your studies, attend your classes regularly, do your assignment promptly and eschew every form of vices like cultism, gangsters, prostitution, indecent dressing, examination malpractice etc. as these are inimical to academic excellence. In place of these, I encourage you to participate in productive activities like debates, sports, students’ association etc. Find your passion in FULafia and take advantage of the next four years to build a future that you will be proud