Meaning and Scope of Adult Education in Contemporary Nigeria

Abstract

The relevance of Adult Education in a dynamic and continuously evolving society cannot be overemphasised. Its relevance is based on its capacity to empower individuals and provide solutions to a myriad of societal problems. Besides, the primary task of Adult Education is to ensure that human resources are developed, utilized and managed effectively for the betterment of the society. For proper understanding and comprehension of Adult Education in Nigeria, this paper discussed the meaning and scope of adult education in Nigeria in the present face of changing communities. It also analyzed relevant texts and documents relating to Adult Education in Nigeria. In view of this, the paper concluded that adult education is remains very relevant and can be relied upon to solve various 
challenges in contemporary Nigeria. Based on the conclusion, the paper recommended among others; that for Nigeria to be recognized in the global comity of nations, the attention of government at all levels should be focused on educational discipline that will help bring an end to the challenges that have bedeviled the nation in the recent past and present.