At last, the effort and creativity of Nigeria’s flag designer, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, is appreciated after his death.
President Bola Tinubu, while appreciating the legacy of late Akinkunmi, the renowned designer of the Nigerian flag, approved a donation of ₦30 million to his family.
The Director General of National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) Lanre Issa Onilu, who made the presentation on behalf of government pointed out that gesture reaffirms the federal government’s commitment to recognizing Akinkunmi’s remarkable contributions to the country.
Onilu who presented the cheque to the family on Thursday, in Ibadan, Oyo State, emphasized that the government will continue to acknowledge Akinkunmi’s impact and provide support to his family.
Earlier, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) paid a heartfelt visit to the tomb of the late Pa Akinkunmi, to commiserate with his family.
“This gesture is a testament to the nation’s appreciation for Akinkunmi’s iconic contribution to Nigeria’s identity.”
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