Iconic Nigerian Flag Designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Passes Away at Age 87
Iconic Nigerian Flag Designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Passes Away at Age 84
By: JP Ashedzi
Nigerian Flag designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, reportedly 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 has also been honored with the Order of Federal Republic award by President Goodluck Jonathan.
