Obire Ige Veronica

Adult and Non-Formal Education Department,

Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba

Abstract

In recent years, the intersection of education and public health has gained global attention as a critical pathway to achieving sustainable development, especially in developing nations. This paper focuses on health promotion through adult education as a precursor to sustainable development in Nigeria. Health promotion is a comprehensive approach aimed at enabling individuals to increase control over and improve their health through informed choices, supportive environments, and community engagement. It extends beyond the prevention of disease to include the enhancement of well-being and quality of life. Health learning occurs throughout an individual’s lifetime, and adult education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals, communities, and societies to improve and sustain their health. While extensive research exists on the broad determinants of health such as biological, environmental, and social factors, insufficient practical attention has been given to the role of Adult and Non-Formal Education in shaping health outcomes. This paper explored the influence of adult education on health literacy skills, mental health, Disease prevention, Poverty reduction, and Sustainable development. Key recommendations included the need for health professionals to integrate adult education strategies into their practice to better understanding and leveraging the connections between adult learning and health promotion for sustainable development in Nigeria.