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

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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)

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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.

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  • Abbas Mahmud (Ph.D) & Dr. Mairo Danjuma, 2024. "Addressing Social Problems through Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(2), pages 2041-2050, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:2:p:2041-2050
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