Inclusivity of Adult Education Practice in Nigeria.

Abstract

Inclusivity in adult education is a practice of ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to all adult learners, regardless of their socio-economic status, gender, age, ethnicity, disability, geographic location, or any other factor that might traditionally exclude them.  Its practice is aimed at creating a learning environment that respects and values diversity encouraging participation. This paper explores the critical issue of inclusivity in adult education practices in Nigeria, and opines that current efforts fall short of addressing the diverse needs of adult learners. It examined the concept of inclusion, inclusive education and its pillars, the concept of adult education, its characteristics and goals and inclusivity nature. The inclusivity of adult education practice in Nigeria is crucial for achieving equitable socio-economic progress. With the transformative potential of adult education, the article calls for a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to create an inclusive, accessible, and empowering educational environment for all adults in Nigeria. Thus advancing inclusivity in adult education, Nigeria can better equip its adult population with the skills and knowledge necessary for personal and national development, empowering the Nigerian adult population and driving sustainable national development.