BREAKING: NIGERIA’S FLAG DESIGNER, TAIWO AKINKUNMI’S FAMILY RECEIVES N30M DONATION FROM FG

January 30, 2025

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The Federal Government has contributed N30 million to the family of the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the renowned designer of the National Flag, two years after his passing.

On Thursday, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, along with the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, officially presented the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the late national hero’s residence in Elebu, Ibadan.

Pa Akinkunmi passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87.

On September 4, 2023, President Bola Tinubu sent a government delegation, led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, to express condolences and promise a national burial for the late hero, along with financial support for his family.

The NOA DG said, “The donation of N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer was not to pay for the services of the late legend but to support his family in appreciation of his contributions to the country.”

One of the deceased sons, Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, expressed gratitude to Tinubu for the gesture.

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