This paper examines bridging knowledge gaps and the innovative management of adult education programmes for sustainable future in Rivers State. The paper analyzes the existing knowledge gaps in Adult Education and Rivers State as well as strategies to build knowledge gaps. Conclusively, it explores innovative management strategies for a sustainable future. Rivers State can leverage adult education programmes in order to bridge critical knowledge and skill gaps by implementing innovative and integrated managerial strategies to achieve a sustainable future. This will not only empower its workforce but also build a more resilient and sustainable society capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century. To address knowledge gaps and foster a sustainable future in Rivers State, adult education programmes must embrace innovative digital and blended learning strategies, provide access to vocational and technical skills for employment, cultivate facilitator specialized training, strengthen community participation, and invest in robust infrastructure, collaborative partnerships and policy support from Government and NGOs.