Adult Education Programmes and Economic Development of Women in Sabon Gari Local Government, Kaduna State

Abstract

Adult education is becoming more important in the realization of gender awareness and equality. Women are the instrument of peace, growth and sustainable development. Previous researches indicate the importance of women education towards achieving sustainable development. This the study aimed at assessing the role of adult education programmes to economic development of women in Sabon Gari local government area of Kaduna state, Nigeria. Information was collected from women at their respective literacy centres. A random sampling technique was used in selecting eighty (80) respondents from eight (8) women literacy centres in Sabon Gari local government area. The study indicated that adult education programmes brought about empowerment and enlightenment of women in the study area. It also showed that more literacy centres were opened for women to acquire literacy and income generating activities. Moreover, the study revealed that Leadership and political instability, Poor financial allocation to the programme were the major problems facing adult education and economic development of women in the study area. The study admitted that, joint efforts between government and the community were the appropriate method for approaching and implementing women economic development programmes in the study area. The study recommended among others that, political leaders should allocate enough funds and frequent enlightenment and awareness on the importance of the programmes should be encouraged