In Nigeria, adult education has evolved through a series of policies and programmes aimed at addressing literacy, vocational skills, and lifelong learning opportunities for the adult population. The government recognizes the role of adult education in national development and has instituted frameworks that align with both global literacy goals and local socio-economic needs. Key policies include the National Policy on Education, which emphasizes adult literacy as part of the broader educational objectives, and the National Mass Literacy, Adult, and Non-Formal Education Policy, designed to ensure that adults who missed formal schooling acquire basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills. These policies set the legal and institutional foundation for adult learning programmes, aiming to reduce illiteracy rates, improve employability, and promote civic participation among adults. Programmes under these policies are diverse and structured to reach multiple categories of adult learners. The National Mass Literacy Programme, for instance, offers functional literacy classes focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic while integrating vocational and entrepreneurial skills. Other programmes include literacy through radio and television broadcasts, mobile literacy initiatives targeting rural populations, and specialized vocational training tailored to local labor market demands. State governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also implement community-based programmes, which provide flexible learning schedules,