Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- The Nigerian government said on Sunday that over 100,000 students are currently enrolled in vocational education in 1,600 vocational colleges across the country.

The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo.

The statement said the 100,000 students are part of the first cohort of 250,000 to be fully enrolled in the next "two to three months."

According to the statement, they are receiving training at federal and state technical colleges, skills training centres, and accredited Vocational Enterprise Institutions across the country.

The government said it also provides stipends to trainees under the TVET Initiative as support to ensure access, retention, and successful ...