Abstract

Adult education is a transformative learning activity that aims to improve skills and
competence for personal and societal benefit. It is a lifelong learning activity that spans
formal and non-formal scopes. Adults engage in adult education for personal knowledge
enhancement and socio-economic and political participation. However, adult education has
been neglected by the government, despite its potential to transform the country.
Monitoring adult education is crucial to address mistakes and ensure the sustainability of
this form of education in Nigeria. Monitoring allows individuals to rectify issues in project
or program development, allowing for appropriate intervention. This paper highlights the
challenges of monitoring adult education and recommends the need for its continuous
improvement for the sustainability of adult education in Nigeria.
Keywords: Adult education, Sustainability, Development, Monitoring, Learning