Addressing Social Problems through Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective

Abbas Mahmud (Ph.D) and Dr. Mairo Danjuma
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Abbas Mahmud (Ph.D): Department of Adult Education and Extension Services, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Dr. Mairo Danjuma: Department of Education, Faculty of Education, Kebbi State University Science and Technology, Aliero

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 2041-2050

Abstract: Societies exist through guiding rules and regulations that are agreed upon by members of the society. The study on Addressing Social Problems through Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective, reviewed literature under the following subheadings: concept of sociology, concept of society, education and the adult learner where five assumptions of adult learners were described; social institutions (political, family, and religion) and their impact on adult education; the concept of social transformation and factors (politics, economy and technology) promoting such; the concept of social stratification and its functions; social problems and the role of adult and non-formal education in addressing social problems (economic benefits, healthy living and civic social engagement) among others. The review concluded that adult and non-formal education is an assured means of tackling social problems in the society as educated and informed adults will give rise to a promising younger generation in a rapidly changing technological age.

Date: 2024
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