Faith Osivie AKAEHOMEN

This study investigates the role of adult education programmes in poverty alleviation in Egor local government area of Edo state. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study. A sample size of 200 adult learners were used for the study using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Four communities was selected out of 16 communities in Egor local government area, and 50 respondents was selected from each of the four (4) communities using accidental sampling technique. The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the department of Adult and Non-formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques such as frequency count, simple percentage and mean score analysis. Findings of the study revealed that vocational education, women education, Adult literacy Education, and health Education are the Adult Education Programmes in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Moreso, Adult Education Programmes have economically empowered people in Egor Local Government Area by increasing income generation of people, facilitate access to microfinance or small business loans, improve their financial management skills, and helped participants identify and capitalize on market opportunities. Adult Education Programmes have also socially empowered people in Egor Local Government Area by providing platforms for participants to share their knowledge and experiences with each other, helped participants develop leadership skills, facilitated the formation of social support networks, empowered participants to advocate for community development and provide opportunities for participants to engage in community activities. It was further recommended that government should increase their commitment to the programme to help achieve development that is holistic in the society