IMPLICATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION AND ADULT BASIC EDUCAITON FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study surveyed the implication of Universal Basic Education (UBE) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) for societal development. it started with an introduction and stated the goals of Universal Basic Education (UBE). Some reviews of UBE act were inferred. The concept of ABE was viewed and also some literature reviews of the ABE was done. Implication of UBE and ABE for societal development was inferred. Conclusion and recommendations were made. Recommendations included that since civil society organization are active providers of ABE and also a source of innovation, governments at all levels should encourage ABE programmes as they do to UBE. Churches, mosques, farmer’s organizations, women’s organizations should as community-based organizations give much needed local social support for both UBE and ABE programmes. All stakeholders in education should recognize the importance of UBE and ABE for achieving Education for All