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Designer of Nigerian flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, dies at 87
Designer of Nigerian flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, dies at 87
The designer of the Nigerian Flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has died at the age of 87
His son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, announced his demise via his Facebook page on Wednesday.
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.”
Akinkunmi was awarded 100 pounds by the government when his design was selected as the Nigerian flag.
He was also honoured with the Order of Federal Republic award by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014.
Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi was born on May 10, 1936 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
He hailed from Owu in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He attended Baptist Day Secondary School, Ibadan for his Primary education and Ibadan Grammar School for his Secondary education.
He studied engineering at the Norwood Technical College, London.
He worked as a civil servant until 1994.
He unveiled the world’s largest national flag in Ibadan in 2021.