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NOA mourns death of Taiwo Akinkumi, designer of Nigerian National Flag

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, (NOA) has mourned the death of Michael Taiwo Akinkumi, the designer of the Nigerian Flag.

Dr. Garba Abari 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 to late Pa Akinkunmi, Dr. Garba said that the late icon’s design of the national flag has remained one of the most potent rallying charge for patriotism and sovereignty.

“All of us in NOA mourn you. Nigeria celebrate you. Your design has been the rallying icon for nationhood, for patriotism, for courage, peace and identity. We celebrate your life because over the last 65 years, you watched as your brilliant entry became the most important national icon of our country.”

The NOA noted that it was for people like him that the Agency has continued to mark 16th September every year as ordinance day in remembrance of our national symbols.

While condoling with the family, the Director General 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.

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