Adult Education Programmes: A Panacea for Productive Community Development in Rural Communities of Rivers State

Abstract

The study explored adult education programmes as a panacea for productive community development in rural communities of Rivers State. It discussed the concepts of adult education and adult education programmes.The study identified various types of adult education programmes, community development as a movement, process of social action, as an educational process, and as a programme. The study looked at productive, participatory community development, adult education programmes for productive community development and impact of adult education programmes in rural communities. However, the study summarized that involving government support, community engagement, and innovative solutions will bring about positive productive community development in the rural communities in Rivers State.