THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ADULTS AND INCLUSIVE ADULT EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Adult Education Is Synonymous With Education For All And As Such The Contributions Of Inclusive Adult Education To Sustainable National Development Cannot Be Overemphasized. Consequently, Real Learning Opportunities To Promote Lifelong Learning Should Be Provided For All Groups Of Individuals To Better Their Lives And Also Be Able To Contribute Meaningfully To The Development Of The Country Irrespective Of Their Location, Gender, Status, Disability, Population And Culture. This Paper Examines Inclusive Adult Education For The Physically Challenged Adults For Sustainable National Development In Nigeria. It Focuses On The Past And Present Efforts Of Government At Providing Education For The Physically Challenged And The Challenges. It Also Explores Inclusive Adult Education For The Physically Challenged Adults So As To Leave No One Behind In Their Personal Development And Contributions To Sustainable National Development Of Nigeria. Based On The Conclusion Of The Paper, Suggestions Are Given On How Inclusive Adult Education Can Be Used To Bridge The Gap In Education Between The Able Bodied And Physically Challenged Adults For Development Of Self, Family, Community, State And Nigeria At Large.