Hon Olusola owolabi Adewale mourns PA Taiwo Akinkunmi, Designer of Nigeria's National Flag.

Hon.Olusola Owolabi Adewale, Honourable Representing Ibadan North East Constituency(2) OYHA has described the death of the designer of the National Flag, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi as a loss of a great icon whose contribution to nationhood has stood the test of time.

In a tribute following the announcement of Pa Akinkunmi’s death by a member of his family, Hon Olusola owolabi Adewale said, the late icon’s design of the national flag has remained one of the most potent rallying charge for patriotism and sovereignty.

In his words: “ Nigeria celebrate you. Your design has been the rallying icon for nationhood, for patriotism, for courage, peace and identity. We celebrate your life and your brilliant entry became the most important national icon of our country.”



While condoling with the family, Hon Olusola owolabi Adewale urged them to take solace in the historical accomplishment of their father who will be remembered for as long as Nigeria remains.
Pa Akinkunmi, Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR, designed the National flag in 1958 as an engineering student in London.



✌️Alatise Ridwan.

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