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This study investigated theperception and awareness of climate change among adult learners on attendance and performance in literacy centres in Ondo State, Nigeria. Five research questions were generated for the study. The descriptive research design of the survey type was used for the study involving a population of adult learners in literacy centres in Ondo State, Nigeria. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 100 participants drawn from the entire population of adult learners in literacy centres of Ondo State, Nigeria. A self-constructed questionnaire was used as an instrument for the study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts,percentage and mean deviation were used to answer the research questions raised for the study. Findings revealed that the level of awareness on climate change among adult learners on attendance and performance is very high because they were already aware of climate change and its effects on human existence. Also, adult learners do not perceive climate change as the work of nature alone but as well as the effects of activities of man on the environment. Findings also revealed that that several factors like deforestation, bush burning, air pollution and other man's activities on the environment such as mining, science and technology among others are the causes of climate change. It is therefore recommended that, information should be disseminated to the people on proper management of the environment. Government should not relent in conducting house to house orientation on how to conserve the environment from the effects of climate change.

The purpose of this study is to examine the relevance of learning theories to adult and non-formal educational programmes. Adult and non-formal education is a kind of educational activities targeted at those who are regarded as adults by the society they belongs with the aim to developing their socio-economic and political status, so they can contribute their quota to the development of their immediate environment and society at large. The advanced nature of adult learners makes their learning activities to be more different from the children learning environment. This is because of maturity, bulk of experiences and sense of professionalism they bring to learning environment that make facilitators sees them as partners in progress. Efforts are made in this study to discuss the concept of adult and non-formal education as well as various learning theories that must be valued in adult learning environments. The paper, therefore, conclude that facilitators and organizers of adult education programme must ensure the strict application of these learning theories for effective adult teaching and learning environment. DOI:10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n1p261

The paper critically examines efforts made by the Nigerian and South African governments towards achieving sustainable human developmental capacity through the process of lifelong learning. Firstly, we investigate the programmes, policy, monitoring, and management of the phenomenon of lifelong learning in Nigeria and South Africa. Secondly, we examine the challenges facing such a process. Thirdly, as a way of resolving such challenges we offer an existentialist solution as a philosophical grounding for this millennium. We argue that lifelong learning is not a kind learning that restricted to a particular stage or level of development. It covers the entire lifespan of human beings. Therefore, its promotion should be rigorously pursued for the quick attainment of Education For All (EFA) goal by 2015 and Vision 20-20-20, a vision to make Nigeria one of the 20 most economically viable nations by the year 2020 from which South Africa can benefit. DOI:10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n6p493

The study examined the mass media as means of initiating community developmental programmes in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design of the survey type.The sample for the study consisted of 120 respondents in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study raised four research questions which the data were collected through questionnaire and also tested and analyzed with descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the mass media was the best platform for mobilizing people of the community for participation and also attracts government attention to communities for developmental programmes. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that residents' collaboration and empowerment form of participation is encouraged by NGOs and development agencies.