Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian🇳🇬 flag, was finally laid to rest.
😭😭 Unfortunately, he did not receive a state burial, despite his significant contribution to Nigeria’s national identity.
Here are some key points about Taiwo Akinkunmi:
– Designed the Nigerian flag in 1959 as a 23-year-old student.
– Won a national competition for the flag design.
– Flag was officially adopted on October 1, 1959, Nigeria’s Independence Day.
– Akinkunmi lived a simple life, despite his iconic contribution.
– He passed away on July 10, 2023, at the age of 87.
– His burial was not given state recognition, sparking debate about Nigeria’s treatment of national heroes.
Akinkunmi’s legacy will live on through the Nigerian flag, a symbol of national pride and unity.
