The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has said his administration will revive the dying adult literacy centres across the state and facilitate skill acquisition for all, especially women and young girls.
Governor Adeleke made this known at the International Conference of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) held at the University of Ilesha, Osun State.
The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, said adult education is now more relevant than ever in the history of the country.
“Due to new technological ideas and innovations to learn on a daily basis, there is a need for more skills to be acquired for sustainability and prosperity.
He also noted that “due to the increase in teenage pregnancy, early marriage, child labour, irresponsible parenthood and societal violation of the Universal basic education ethics; adult education is the only way out.”
He appealed for action to be expedited with adequate collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure that Nigerians are given second chances to achieve basic literacy and numeracy.