…Says is people like him that the Agency has continued to mark 16th September every year as ordinance day
By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, (NOA) Dr. Garba Abari has grieved over the the death of the designer of the National Flag, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Describing the death as a loss of a great icon whose contribution to nationhood has stood the test of time, the. NOA boss recalled that it is people like him that the Agency has continued to mark 16th September every year as ordinance day in remembrance of our national symbols.
In a tribute following the announcement of Pa Akinkunmi’s death by a member of his family, the Director General said, the late icon’s design of the national flag has remained one of the most potent rallying charge for patriotism and sovereignty, Paul Odenyi, Assistant Director, Press of the agency said in a statement made available to Sundiata Post.
In his words: “All of us in NOA mourn you. Nigeria celebrate you. Your design has been the rallying icon for nationhood, for patriotism, for courage, peace and identity. We celebrate your life because over the last 65 years, you watched as your brilliant entry became the most important national icon of our country.”
While condoling with the family, the Director General urged them to take solace in the historical accomplishment of their father who will be remembered for as long as Nigeria remains.
Pa Akinkunmi, Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR, designed the National flag in 1958 as an engineering student in London, Abari added.
