In a bid to stop the planned nationwide protest by Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has directed all federal ministers to visit their respective states between July 24 and August 1.

This move comes as a planned 10-day protest, slated for August 1-10, draws near.

The protest, intended to condemn bad governance occasioned by the rising cost of inflation, has gained significant attention on social media.

Recall that an emergency meeting was held between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and all ministers in Abuja on Wednesday morning.

Among other recommendations, the meeting discussed a planned national broadcast by President Tinubu.

Journalists were denied entry to the SGF Conference Room, the venue of the closed-door meeting, however, informed sources disclosed details of the discussion.

“All ministers were present. They suggested that there should be a national address. It was suggested that the President himself should do it. But the suggestion will have to reach the President first.

“They also asked ministers to put together three key achievements they have made in the past year. They will compile these achievements and present them to Nigerians.

“In fact, tomorrow (today), the Minister of Finance will be briefing the media on the state of the economy. But those achievements will be compiled for a separate presentation.”