The Federal Government has redeemed its pledge by donating N30 million to the family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag.
Akinkunmi died on August 30, 2023, aged 87.
Son of the deceased, Akinwunmi expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the gesture.
After waiting to no avail for the state burial promised by the Federal Government, his family finally held a private self-funded burial for Akinkunmi on September 6, 2024, one year after his demise.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and Olukemi Afolayan, the Oyo State Director of the agency, on Thursday officially presented the N30 million 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
