This paper centres on efforts the public libraries are making to enhance adult literacy in Nigeria. The mass literacy campaigns that have been embarked upon by the Federal Government of Nigeria so far are highlighted. The place of public libraries in advancement of adult literacy as well as the various efforts the public libraries have been making to promote literacy of adults are presented. It concludes by making recommendations that can help the public libraries to improve their services.
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