Abstract:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic is described as the greatest health problem currently facing the world. The impact of this disease has caused increased mortality in youths and adults, increased number of orphaned children and reduces manpower productivity rate worldwide with Nigeria inclusive. The worlds concern to control the ravaging spread of this disease has led to its inclusion as one of the eight millennium Development goals (MDGS) to be actualized by 2015. Meanwhile efforts to find lasting solution to the cure of this disease is yet to be achieved .This concern towards curbing the spread of this disease has necessitated this work which focused on the relevance of adult education in fostering HIV counseling and Testing (HCT) by Guidance Counselors in Nigeria. The paper discussed concepts of Adult education, HIV and AIDS, HCT, HIV and AIDS situation in Nigeria, relevance of adult education in fostering HCT advocacy, and counselors strategies in fostering HCT among adults. Finally some recommendations were made.
