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2023 Faculty of Education IAA Journal of Education

Nigeria in Focus: Improving the Process of Adult Education Monitoring for Sustainability

Immaculate Okello H. T.

Adult education is a transformative learning activity that aims to improve skills andcompetence for personal and societal benefit. It is a lifelong learning activity that spansformal and non-formal scopes. Adults engage in adult education for personal knowledgeenhancement and socio-economic and political participation. However, adult education hasbeen neglected by the government, despite its potential to transform the country.Monitoring adult education is crucial to address mistakes and ensure the sustainability ofthis form of education in Nigeria. Monitoring allows individuals to rectify issues in projector program development, allowing for appropriate intervention. This paper highlights thechallenges of monitoring adult education and recommends the need for its continuousimprovement for the sustainability of adult education in Nigeria.Keywords: Adult education, Sustainability, Development, Monitoring, Learning