M.O Egbadon

This study investigated the assessment of the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for adult learners in Benin metropolis. Four research questions were raised to guide the study.
A total of Four hundred and Sixty (460) participants were selected from four (4)Adult literacy centers in Benin. They were selected through Sampling technique . The major instrument used for this study was the questionnaire.
The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, University of Benin, Benin City. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques such as tables, frequencies counts, and simple percentages. Findings of the study revealed that the effective utilization of ICT increases the level of participation of adult learners in the literacy programmes and assists the learners to meet their outlined goals and interests. It was further revealed that the lack of efficient technological instruments is the major factor for the failure other than the success of adult literacy programmes due to their lack of effectiveness. It was recommended that the government can provide incentives and vocational training centers that would help in improving the skills of the adults. Also the government needs to fund adult literacy programmes adequately in order for it to be more effective to the adult learners and also introducing new and updated technological facilities to improve the teaching and learning process.