Abstract

This paper is aims at expatiating the issues and prospect of Adult education in sokoto state, Nigeria, the writers were able to bring out the brief historical background of Adult education, concept of Adult education as its viewed by the educational tycoon and other scholars, the paper also discussed about Adult literacy in Nigeria, Basic programmes in Adult education, methods of teaching Adult as well as contemporary issues in Adult education programmes, the writers also determined to highlight the problems of Adult education in Nigeria and sokoto state as well. The paper also explained the strategies to the solution of Adult education problems and way forward. The writers/researchers concluded the paper and offer suggessions as follows: Government should try to provide enough funds to purchase learning facilities for effective learning in adult schools centers in Sokoto state. The government should send unqualified teachers back to school and also more qualified and trained teachers should be employed in adult education learning centers. Government should fully support adult education programme as it has been done in formal education. Books related to adult education programme should be made available for both teachers and students for effective instruction and learning. The inspectors should try as much as possible to frequently visit and inspect adult education, centers and necessary report should be made available to the stake holders. Authority concerned should ensure effective implementation of the reports been brought to them. The budget allocation for adult education programme should be improved for smooth running of the activities of adult education programs in sokoto state.