National Telescope national telescope newspaper
Bose Adelakun
The designer of the Nigerian Flag, Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi, has died.
The Nigerian icon who was honored with the title of the Order of Federal Republic award by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014, ied at the age of 87.
This was disclosed by his Son, Samuel Akinkumi, in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
He stated, “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.”
Akinkunmi was awarded 100 pounds by the government when his design was selected as the Nigerian flag.
