Designer of Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi dies at 87

The designer of the Nigerian Flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has died at the age of 87.

Pa Akinkunmi’s son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, disclosed this via his Facebook page on Wednesday.

Announcing the sad news, he wrote, “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest on, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R) Great Man has gone.”

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NRTC gathered that the late Pa Akinkunmi was awarded 100 pounds by the government when his design was selected as the Nigerian flag.

He was also honoured with the Member of the Order of the Niger Award by former President Goodluck Jonathan.