Abstract:

Women emancipation through empowerment all over the world is at its peak and Africans generally are no exception. It is an attempt to make sure that women's voices are heard and are given their right place in the scheme of things. Nonetheless, the issue of educational attainment of women, considering the low level of girls' education, in Africa is at a negative variance in attaining legitimate position for women. This is essentially because certain educational attainments are required to function effectively in different organs - work place, group or committees of local or international standing. This paper discusses the use of open and distance education in Nigeria as an avenue to attain knowledge and education that would put women in a better stead towards achieving their aspirations.