Makinde mourns Akinkunmi, national flag designer

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has mourned the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi.

This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday evening in Ibadan by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

The governor described the demise of Akinkunmi as the end of an era, noting that he left indelible marks on the sands of Nigeria’s history.

He condoled with the family of the late icon, praying God to grant repose to the deceased’s soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss of their patriarch.

“Today, I heard of the passing away of one of our national icons and heroes from Oyo State, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, who designed the Nigerian national flag.

“This is the end of another glorious era for yet another creative mind, who made Oyo State proud in his lifetime.

“I express my deepest condolences to the immediate family of Baba and the entire people of Oyo State, while also praying to God to grant repose to his soul.

“He has surely made an unforgettable mark on Oyo State and Nigeria,” Makinde said