Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- The federal government has announced the commencement of a multi-dimensional agricultural drive, tagged the "Back to the Farm" initiative, as part of broader efforts to address persistent food insecurity across the country.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Thursday while speaking on a panel titled "When Food Becomes Security" at the Congress Centre during the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, a senior special assistant to the President on Media and Communications at the Office of the Vice President.

Mr Shettima said the "Back to the Farm" initiative is designed to curb inflation, reduce foreign exchang...