ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS AN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCING ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
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2025
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Department of Educational Technology, University of Ilorin
Abstract
Literacy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for lifelong learning, social inclusion, and
economic empowerment and adult literacy refers to organized learning opportunities designed to help
adults acquire, improve, or update their reading, writing, numeracy, and digital literacy skills. Artificial
Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in contemporary society, significantly influencing the
livelihood status of adults across economic, social, and professional through flexibility learning design.
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities to transform adult
literacy education. AI-powered systems can deliver personalized, inclusive, and flexible learning solutions
tailored to the unique needs of adult learners. This paper explores the potential of harnessing Artificial
Intelligence as an enabling technology to address this imperative, examined their applications in enhancing
learning experiences for the demands of the digital economy. Through a comprehensive and synthesizing
literature review, this paper delineates the multifaceted landscape of AI-powered tools in the Nigerian
Adult and literacy education context. It also discusses challenges and prospects of AI integration in adult
literacy education in Nigeria. Conclusions were drawn based on the discussion and necessary
recommendations for improvement provided.
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Adult Literacy Education, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Imperative and Roles.
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Adult Literacy Education, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Imperative and Roles.