ABSTRACT
The main purpose of this study is to ascertain the ways in which Continuing Education has contributed towards the political, economical, socio-cultural and technological growth and development of both the individual adult learner and the society at large in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. This research work has shown that the need for continuing education in the economical, social cultural, political, technological and scientific growth and development of Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, cannot be overly emphasized.
For the accomplishment of the objective of this research, five (5) research questions were raised and the sample was selected using the simple random sampling procedure. A questionnaire was drawn for 150 adult earners randomly selected from Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Asaba, Delta State. The validity of the instrument was tested through expert opinions, while Spearman-Brown’s prophesy formula was used to test the reliability. The data collected was analysed using frequency tables and simple percentage.
The findings of this research revealed that although, continuing education has impacted the lives of the adult learners , improved his socio-economic situation and the economic and educational status of the society, there is still the need for sensitization of the programme and favourable and effective governmental policies. It is recommended that the government and private individuals should invest more interest and resources into publicity and solidification of the existence of continuing education in the community.
