Designer Of Nigeria’s flag, Taiwo Akinkunm Is Dead

The person who created the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has passed away. After a brief illness, he passed away in the early hours of Tuesday.

His passing was posted on Facebook by one of his children.
“Life is indeed transitory, but I can say with confidence that you lived a life marked by a landmark,” he wrote.Stay in bed, my father! Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR A magnificent man has passed away.

The sign
While residing overseas in 1958, Akinkunmi came across an advertisement for the submission of ideas for the Nigerian national flag as the country’s separation from British rule was approaching.

Among the over 2,000 entries submitted, his was picked.

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However, the original design of the flag featured a white band flanked by two green ones with a red sun and streaming rays on the white band.

Although the sun was eventually removed by the committee in charge, Akinkunmi’s design was selected for its ingenuity and profundity.
The green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country, while the white band represents peace.

It was hoisted on Independence Day, October 1, 1960, in place of the British Union Jack, while Akinkunmi was awarded 100 pounds when his design was selected.
He was honoured with the MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Bio
Akinkunmi is a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State. He was born on May 10, 1936, but lived in Ibadan.

He attended Baptist Day Secondary School, Ibadan, and Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan, for his primary and secondary education, respectively.

The late Akinkunmi started his career as a civil servant at the Secretariat of Ibadan. He later travelled overseas to study Agricultural Engineering at Norway Technical College.

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