Continuing Education and Development in the Nation’s Democratic Dispensation in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examines the concept of continuing education as a catalyst for development in the present Democratic Dispensation in Nigeria. The paper explains the relationship that exists between Adult and Continuing education. It further states that Continuing Education and other programmes under adult education are still very relevant in the present-day depressed economy. The paper goes further to look at the functions of Continuing education, the impact or societal changes on continuing education such as the nagging depressed economy which encourages expansion of continuing education that has makes it possible for all citizens to embark on various programmes because of its flexibility. The rapid technological changes and increasing inflation likewise the demand for multi-skills acquisition which are all calling for a growing efforts in continuing education, so as to enhance the nation’s democratic dispensation in Nigeria.