The Role Of The Agency For Mass Education In Promoting Adult Education In Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi State

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The origin of mass education in the north started in the late 1940s to early 1950s when the first bold step was taken with the establishment of the Northern Regional literacy Agency (NORLA) with head quarters in Zaria. The main objectives of the Agency was to raise the literacy level of northern Nigeria populace, hence it started with a vigorous campaign against illiteracy (YakidaJaluki). The Agency served as a resources center for planning and material development. It received active support and cooperation of the regional government under the late premier, Alhaji sir…