
The Nigerian government has donated N30 million to the family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the esteemed designer of the Nigerian flag.
The donation comes as a tribute to Akinkunmi’s invaluable contribution to Nigeria’s national identity, despite the unfulfilled promise of a state burial following his death on August 30, 2023, at the age of 87.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and Olukemi Afolayan, the Oyo State Director of the agency, presented the cheque on behalf of the federal government to Akinkunmi’s family at their residence in Elebu, Ibadan.
Issa-Onilu said the donation was to support Akinkunmi’s family and appreciate him for his contribution to the country.
“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 said
Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, one of the deceased sons, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the gesture.