International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 73-84 Exploring the Problems and Solutions of the Language of Communication in the Delivery of Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education Programmes in South-West, Nigeria Download PDF Blessing Nnenna Ilogu and Prof. Monica Ngozi Odinko Abstract: This paper explored the problems and solutions facing the effective implementation of language of communication policy of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education in South-West, Nigeria. The study adopted the case study type of the qualitative research design. The target population for this study consists of NMEC officials, facilitators and learner, while sample was selecting using the multistage sampling procedure. An interview schedule was used as instrument to collect data for this study. A pre-test of the instrument was carried out on a group of 12 samples who did not participate in the main study. The reliability of responses was ascertained by crosschecking responses with verifiable data. Data were collected through interview sessions, and analysed via thematic analysis using ATLAS.ti software. The responses elicited from the participants of the study were developed into themes and sub-themes in order to critically analyze the subject of discussion. The study revealed that challenges of literacy, adult and non-formal education programme include inadequate funding, poor remuneration, lack of incentives for staff, little or no incentives for learners, insufficient manpower, high workload for staff, unavailability of necessary facilities and materials and challenges of language communication policy. The study recommends that Government and other stakeholders should make provision for more manpower, provision of infrastructural facilities, provision of financial aid and support, empowerment of learners, provision of learning materials, provision of incentive for staff, provision of electronic gadgets, provision of support and encouragement for learners in the implementation of literacy, adult and non-formal education programme.