Adult education now a lifeline for Nigeria’s 60 million struggling with basic literacy and numeracy.
Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy (NMEC), revealed over 60 million Nigerian adults lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. Speaking at the 2025 National Council for Adult Education Conference in Kano, he emphasized adult education as a strategic tool for empowerment and economic inclusion nationwide. Despite its importance, adult education suffers from low funding and recognition. The commission calls for urgent action leveraging the 5th Industrial Revolution to ensure inclusive and sustainable learning for all Nigerians.
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