The Federal Government of Nigeria has mourned the death of the designer of the Nigerian National flag Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who died at the age of 84 at his family home in Ibadan after a brief illness
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris in a statement expressed sadness over the news of the demise of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, whom he described as a nation icon whose contribution to national unity will remain indelible.
According to the Minister, the death of pa Akinkunmi came at the time Nigeria was reinventing itself for peace, development and enduring national reconciliation, adding that the country would miss the contributions of the deceased especially at this time that the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is banking on the Renewed Hope to build on the national fervor that characterized Nigeria’s journey to independence.
He however assured that Pa Akinkunmi will continue to live in the minds of Nigerians for generations to come.
“The National Flag, one of our revered national symbols is an asset for which Pa Akinwunmi has etched his name in the annals of Nigerian history.” The Minister said.
“I, therefore, wish to use this opportunity to express my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, praying that God will grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
