The family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed the Nigerian flag, has received a N30 million donation from the federal government.
After a brief illness, Akinkunmi passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 87.
After his family waited interminably for the state funeral that the federal government had promised, he was laid to rest on September 6, 2024, one year after his passing.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) director-general Lanre Issa-Onilu and the agency’s director for Oyo state, Olukemi Afolayan, formally delivered the N30 million check on behalf of the federal government to Akinkunmi’s family on Thursday at his home in Elebu, Ibadan.
According to Issa-Onilu, the donation was made in order to help Akinkunmi’s family and show gratitude for his service to the nation.
“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,” Issa-Onilu stated
Akinwunmi One of the departed sons, Akinkunmi, thanked President Tinubu for the gift.