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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, extra-mural centres were created in this country as early as 1970s through the college of education and external studies. These extra-mural classes run from semester to semester. Curriculum content is put into operation to ensure that proper learning takes place but that curriculum should also link with what the country wants to achieve especially as we move towards industrialization so that the content is relevant. Right now, people live longer and it is possible that by the time people retire, they are still ready to learn. It has become a way of filling up time in a constructive way. At that time, they are able to be with groupings of others with whom they can share. Therefore, we are moving away more and more from a formal set up system where somebody had to start school at six years, at 13 years they are finishing their standard eight and about 18 years they are completing their form four education. It is very important that people get a chance at any one time to do what they want to do best. Unfortunately, the uptake for adult education has been very low; only about 13 per cent of the adult population is aware that such education is available. Many of them would want to take up this education but I am afraid, they might not have the finances. So, as part of that policy, we need to think about how we can institutionalize adult education, make it a responsibility for corporations like a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) so that it can be a kitty that can go on to educate those keen to go back and receive education. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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