Adult Literacy and the Need for Post-Adult Literacy Institution in Nigeria

Authors

  • Naboth H. A. Nwafor Department of Educational Foundations Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt
  • Comfort W. Agi Department of Educational Foundations Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt

Abstract

In the annals of the formal education system in Nigeria, adult literacy occupies a very prominent position, but this situation has radically changed over the years, hence the need to revitalize it. This paper gives a brief historical overview of Adult Literacy in Nigeria, it examines the concept of adult literacy, and outlines its components, and the rationale for adult literacy. It equally highlights the place of adult literacy in the National Policy on Education, and the impediments to the realisation of its goals. Finally, the paper stresses the need for Adult Literacy College, its problems and prospects, and makes some recommendations.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n4p469

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Published

2013-03-01

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2013): Special Issue - March 2013

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Adult Literacy and the Need for Post-Adult Literacy Institution in Nigeria. (2013). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 4(4), 469. https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/55