Why is the designer of Nigeria’s flag Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi now getting a burial; a year after his death?
Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, who created Nigeria’s flag in the late 1950s, passed away in August 2023. Due to government delays in arranging a state funeral, the Oyo state government funded his burial after a year. His family hopes this gesture appropriately honors his significant yet understated contribution to Nigeria’s history.