Promotion of a Rights Culture, Equitable Distribution of Resources and Power within Families, Communities and State: Crucial Roles of Adult Education and Learning

The contribution of adult education to the advancement of a rights culture and fair resource distribution in Nigeria is examined in this systematic review. The review looks at the impact of policies, the success of community programmes, and the applicability of educational content, drawing on 32 pertinent studies. The results show that although adult education can promote social justice, inclusion, and democratic engagement, institutional inefficiencies, poor policy implementation, and a lack of funding limit its effectiveness. Although they have potential, community-based projects and rights-focused curricula face difficulties with sustainability and localisation. The study finds that to fully realise adult education's transformative potential for promoting a rights culture and equitable development in Nigeria, a comprehensive strategy combining responsive policies, inclusive content, and robust community engagement is necessary. Keywords: Adult Education, Rights Culture, Social Justice, Equitable Resource Distribution, Community Development DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-12-06 Publication date: November 30th 2025