Cooperatives without doubt are seen as major players in the development process especially in developing countries; for the mobilization of citizens and building them into formidable groups for productive purposes. The ability of this organization to achieve objectives depends greatly on the public, its members, management and leadership, in understanding of its ideologies, principles and practices, also in development of skills and competencies for sustainability. This paper provided insight into the issues of cooperative education and its ability to achieving functions in economic, social, political and other areas of development of cooperative members and the nation at large. Recommendations were also proffered to enable the programme achieve objectives.