R. O. ORONSAYE

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

The study examined the factors influencing students’ dropouts in adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, five research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) adult learners selected from four (4) adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The participants were selected using the simple random sampling method and data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and frequency count were used to analyze collected data. Findings from the study revealed that the several factors such as low
facilitator’s competence, financial constraints, gender and distance from literacy centre are capable of influencing student drop-out in adult literacy centres. And based on the findings emanating from the study it was recommended that there is need for national re-orientation to the value of adult IV literacy education through public enlightenment programmes to encourage the
adult learners to continue with the literacy programme.

The study examined the factors influencing students’ dropouts in adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, five research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) adult learners selected from four (4) adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The participants were selected using the simple random sampling method and data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and frequency count were used to analyze collected data. Findings from the study revealed that the several factors such as low facilitator’s competence, financial constraints, gender and distance from literacy centre are capable of influencing student drop-out in adult literacy centres. And based on the findings emanating from the study it was recommended that there is need for national re-orientation to the value of adult literacy education through public enlightenment programmes to encourage the adult learners to continue with the literacy programme.