RESTRUCTURING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR ILLITERACY REDUCTION AMONG ADULTS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The need for restructuring functional literacy education is highly imperative. This is because, acquisition of education by individuals, illiterate adults inclusive, not only enables them enhance their status in different aspects of life; social, economic, educational, and moral among others, but also helps them add value to the society. In addition, acquiring skills and knowledge reduces illiteracy level among adults in the country. It is on that note that, functional literacy education, illiteracy situation in Nigeria, and the importance of functional literacy education for illiteracy reduction were examined. The paper further highlighted ways of restructuring functional literacy education in Nigeria. It then concluded that with favourable learning environment, functional literacy education is achievable and can be used as an effective means for gainful equality, and access to education for different categories of individuals, especially adults. More so, it recommended, among others, that efforts should be made by governments at different levels to ensure that educational curriculum is periodically restructured to give room for innovations.