Planning and Financing Continuing and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria

• Published in: Issues in informing science & information technology education Vol. 10; pp. 185 - 193
• Main Authors: Gbadamosi, Lasun, Onuoha, Luke N, Nwosu, Jonathan Chinaka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Informing Science Institute 01.01.2013
• Subjects: Alternative education; Educational programs; Finance; Planning; Nigeria
• ISSN: 1547-5840; 1547-5867
• DOI: 10.28945/1805

Literacy is a major component of human capital formation and fundamental to any programme of social and economic progress. While the importance of having a proper education is continually stressed by various governments and the society, yet the level of literacy still remains low in Nigeria. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in a paper 'Education for all' presented in Delhi on December 1993 suggests an 80% access to basic education in order to achieve a sustainable level of learning skills by the larger population. This set the human development landmark of the decade in Nigeria. An optimum level of education can only be sustained when there is a complete removal of illiteracy from among a country's citizens. This will require a major emphasis on character-building. In recent times, there has been an increasing realisation of the critical importance of adult education. Yet the determination and political will to promoting it has been hardly inadequate when compared to the immense enormity and urgency of the task. Despite the commendable work done by educational bodies, government and non-governmental organisations in Nigeria to bring education closer to its citizen, there are still troubling inefficiencies and problems in planning and implementation of policies. However, this paper seeks ways to improve on the situation and suggest ways of attaining optimum education and development for Nigeria. Keywords: Planning, Financing, Continuing, Non-Formal Education