By Kolawole Ojebisi
Two years after his death, the Federal Government has deemed it fit to reward the renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, for his creativity in bringing forth one of the material national symbols of Nigeria.
This is as the government donated N30 million to the deceased’s Akinkunmi’s family
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu, Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday.
Recall that on September 4, 2023, President Bola Tinubu sent a government delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, on a condolence visit where he pledged to give the late Nigerian hero a national burial and financial support to the 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.
