Examining Adult Literacy Approach towards Repositioning Economic Sustainability in Ogun State

Abstract

The study examines theadult literacy approach towards repositioning economic sustainabilityin Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The populationcomprises all Federal College of Education students, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Arandom samplin g technique was used to select five (5) schools in the College in whichtwenty(20) students were randomly selected from each of the chosen schools to make a totalof one hundred( 100) samples for the study. A self developed questionnaire was used as anins trument for data collection. It was developed in closed ended of Yes or No. The instrumentwas moderated by experts who affirmed its validity. The reliability of the instrument wasdetermined using Cronbach Alpha. Data collected were analyzed using a simpl e percentagestatistical tool. Findings revealed that the Adult education approach is a veritable tool foreconomic sustainability because training Adults in terms of literacy will make themcommunicate effectively anywhere they find themselves; this will enhance the economicviability of that Nation. Adult literacy education is a valuable tool and weapon for combatingdisease, ignorance and poverty. The study also showed that a skilled and informed adultpopulation is necessary both for the advancement of social and economic development andthe promotion of internal unity. The study concluded that adult education facilitators oreducators agree that adult literacy approaches significantly influence the economicsustainability development of citizens in the study area. Therefore, the study recommendedthat facilitators or educators use television, social media and local FM radio stations withinthe localities in which the classes are located to advertise the importance of joining theliteracy classes to enrol l more illiterates for the progress of the Nation.