Tag: national flag
Nigeria’s flag designer Taiwo Akinkunmi buried one year after death
Designer of Nigeria’s national flag Taiwo Akinkunmi has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State capital more than one year after his death.
Born on May...
National flag designer Taiwo Akinkunmi burial date announced
The family of Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of Nigeria’s national flag, has announced he will be buried next month.
Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023, aged...
Tolu Ogunlesi shares 1950s, 60s media reports on national anthem, flag
Former presidential media aide Tolu Ogunlesi on Wednesday night shared magazine and newspaper reports from the 1950s and 60s to add his voice to...
National flag designer Taiwo Akinkunmi deserves state burial – Family
The family of late Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed Nigeria’s national flag, has urged the Federal Government to honour him with a state burial.
“It will...
Designer of Nigeria’s flag Taiwo Akinkunmi dies at 87
Designer of Nigeria’s flag Taiwo Akinkunmi has died after a brief illness.
One of his children Samuel Akinkunmi announced the death of the national hero...
National flag designer Michael Akinkunmi clocks 85
Retired civil servant and designer of the Nigerian flag Michael Akinkunmi on Monday clocked 85.
Born on May 10, 1936 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr...
