The Nature of Career Opportunity for Adult Education Graduates in Selected Local Government of Niger State

This research was done in lapai of Niger state about Career Opportunity for Adult Education Graduate in Selected local government of Niger state.

Statement of the Problem 

Nigeria’s population is said to have reached about 167 million people in 2012(National   Bureau   of   Statistics).   The   National   Population   Commission   (NPoC,2013)   states   about   half   of   the   population   is   made   up   of   youth,   defined   as individuals between 15 and 34 years of age. Unfortunately, as the youth population grows, so does the unemployment rate. In fact, unemployed youth numbered about 11.1 million in 2012. Here we explore a number of trends in youth unemployment in  Nigeria  and  discuss  various government programs attempting to address the problem.The nature of career opportunity for adult education graduates in Niger state, case study of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Department of continuing education and community development,   remain   highly   deplorable   many   adult education graduates are unemployed due to lack of job creation by the government and private organizations in Nigeria. Government should made a provisions for job opportunity in order to reduce unemployment in the country at large.

Objectives of the Study 

The aim of the work, i.e. the overall purpose of the study, should be clearly and concisely defined. Aims: Are broad statements of desired outcomes, or the generalintentions   of   the   research,   which   'paint   a   picture'   of   your   research   project.Emphasize what is to be accomplished (not how it is to be accomplished)The aim and objectives of this study is particularly to achieve the following. 

1. To   examine   into   different   kinds   of   job   opportunities   available   for   adult education graduates in Niger state.  
2. To determine the level to which these graduates have occupied jobs in the areas of their training and how well they trained in Niger state.
3. To determine the level to which the employers of labour know the purpose and programme content of adult education in Niger state.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study 

This study will cover career opportunity for adult education graduates as a whole but the scope of the work is restricted to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida university lapai, Department of continuing education and community development. Due to less time and financial issues.