WOMEN EDUCATION

This study investigates the “Impact-of women education and it’s implications for poverty alleviation in Oredo local government area of Edo state. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample consist of one hundred (100) women participants from Oredo local government area of Delta state were drawn using simple random sampling techniques. The questionnaire was the major instrument used for the study and 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 tables, frequencies counts, simple percentages, and mean score Findings of the study revealed that women education programmes such as literacy programmes, vocational programmes, skills acquisition programmes, computer skills and agriculture and distance education programmes can be use to alleviate poverty if only the government invest in the programmes.. It was further recommended that the range of employment opportunities for women should be widened by breaking down traditional barriers in their employment.Women should be encouraged to participate in trade unions and collective bargaining to relect the special needs of the women folk. Special effort must be made to attract and train women for decision-making positions. Systematic efforts should be made to ensure women's full integration and participation into different programmes in other to alleviate poverty

This study investigated the impact of women education on sustainable development in Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, five (5) research questions were raised and answered. A sample size of 100 respondents was used for the study. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that women’s education serves as a fundamental driver of sustainable national development. Educated women were found to play crucial roles in boosting economic productivity through entrepreneurship, formal employment, and innovation. It was concluded that women’s education significantly enhances social and political development by promoting health awareness, family well-being, and active participation in governance. The study recommended among others that government should allocate more resources to improve access to quality education for women, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This includes building schools, providing learning materials, and ensuring affordable or free education at all levels.