Taiwo Akinkunmi: Designer of Nigeria’s flag honoured in Abuja, placed on N500k monthly salary for life

Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi OFR, the designer of Nigeria's national flag, commonly called "Mr. Flag Man" was on Saturday honoured in Abuja for his contribution to Nigeria.

The elder statesman, who clocked 83 last May, was also placed on N500k monthly stipend for life by the Nzenweofor Group at the just concluded maiden edition of the LACLIC GOLDEN HEROES AWARD held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja.

Speaking during the well-attended event, Chief Ndubuisi Nzenweofor, the CEO of the Nzenweofor Group, said the award was put together to honour Nigerians who have laboured to put the country on the world map.

“Just like we sing in the first stanza of our National Anthem that the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain, this is one of the ways to ensure that the sacrifices they made for this country are not in vain.

“Pa. Akinkunmi is a perfect example of one of the heroes and this is one of the ways to honour them. We have so many of them around the country, dead and alive and we must honour them in their graves,” he said.

[url]WWW.IDOMAVOICE.COM[/url] gathered that the Nzenweofor Group had paid two months salary upfront for Pa. Akinkunmi’s upkeep.

The also decried the fact that no street in Abuja has been named after the national hero.

Just last week, the Nzenweofor Group also donated 500 bags of rice and N3m cash to wives of late military personnel, under the umbrella of Military Widows Association (MIWA).

Mrs. Veronica Aloko, who is the National President of the group, confirmed receipt of the items.

The event was witnessed by top politicians, entertainers and many Nigerians including minister designate and former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Dame Pauline Tallen, Alh Danladi Pasali, the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organization.

Others were Nollywood stars, Ramsey Noah, Zack Orji, Ejike Asiegbu, Segun Arinze, Francis Ordega and host of others.

Here are pictures from the event.

source>>>http://www.idomavoice.com/2019/08/taiwo-akinkunmi-designer-of-nigerias-flag-honoured-in-abuja-placed-on-n500k-monthly-salary-for-life.html

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I'm glad they finally remembered this man. God bless the Heroes

nice

Pa Akinwunmi may u live long for us

a perfect gentleman !!

More pix

How would they allowe this kind of boy in

*I mean with this hairstyle*

More

Omo baba Don old ooh. Happy they remembered him sha

But this flag design looks too simple na....even my 5yr old cousin would do a better job....nice one tho, awoof money.

Really them let am old finish before alaweee chai

: Totally deserved

Yes. Finally. He deserves more than that but it's a good start.

Best news since Nigeria's independence.

Since you guys didn't place him on monthly salary ooo... It's now that his life is just remaining one bar. well sha better late than never.

After many years

Just for designing the flag.

What if I decide to re- design, how much will they pay me?

Thank God dem remove that red star for middle, how pesin for wan draw the flag correctly for primary school that year with The Star

Officialgarri:
How would they allowed this kind of boy in

What do you mean?

@83 because they know he will soon die , no time to enjoy the 500k salary

Officialgarri:
How would they allowed this kind of boy in

he came with his father

Officialgarri:
How would they allowed this kind of boy in

Maybe he is somebody's son or PA

Nice one

Nonsense and ingredients....so they waited how many years till now to see it due to honor this man..I weep for my country..

I just hope they fulfill this promise cause eye service seems to be the trend now.
BTW when there life there's hope

Officialgarri:
Afonja always making nigeria proud. He deserves it. He made Nigeria.

But

What about the biafran flag designer

Let's celebrate what a Biafran has just done. Thanks Ndi Biafra!

I just hope they fulfill this promise cause eye service seems to be the trend now.

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Taiwo Akinkunmi: Designer of Nigeria’s flag honoured in Abuja, placed on N500k monthly salary for life

Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi OFR, the designer of Nigeria's national flag, commonly called "Mr. Flag Man" was on Saturday honoured in Abuja for his contribution to Nigeria.

The elder statesman, who clocked 83 last May, was also placed on N500k monthly stipend for life by the Nzenweofor Group at the just concluded maiden edition of the LACLIC GOLDEN HEROES AWARD held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja.

Speaking during the well-attended event, Chief Ndubuisi Nzenweofor, the CEO of the Nzenweofor Group, said the award was put together to honour Nigerians who have laboured to put the country on the world map.

“Just like we sing in the first stanza of our National Anthem that the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain, this is one of the ways to ensure that the sacrifices they made for this country are not in vain.

“Pa. Akinkunmi is a perfect example of one of the heroes and this is one of the ways to honour them. We have so many of them around the country, dead and alive and we must honour them in their graves,” he said.

[url]WWW.IDOMAVOICE.COM[/url] gathered that the Nzenweofor Group had paid two months salary upfront for Pa. Akinkunmi’s upkeep.

The also decried the fact that no street in Abuja has been named after the national hero.

Just last week, the Nzenweofor Group also donated 500 bags of rice and N3m cash to wives of late military personnel, under the umbrella of Military Widows Association (MIWA).

Mrs. Veronica Aloko, who is the National President of the group, confirmed receipt of the items.

The event was witnessed by top politicians, entertainers and many Nigerians including minister designate and former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Dame Pauline Tallen, Alh Danladi Pasali, the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organization.

Others were Nollywood stars, Ramsey Noah, Zack Orji, Ejike Asiegbu, Segun Arinze, Francis Ordega and host of others.

Here are pictures from the event.

source>>>http://www.idomavoice.com/2019/08/taiwo-akinkunmi-designer-of-nigerias-flag-honoured-in-abuja-placed-on-n500k-monthly-salary-for-life.html

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The original flag is interesting. What does the red sun signify? What is the story behind it and why was it removed

Wayo award..... How many more years does he have left?....

Any back payments?......

Its looks better without the initial red design.

What a lazy design. Green White Green. I am in no way downgrading Baba's work but we should have a better design.

After how Many years

But that flag is boring sha