In a tragic development, the designer of the Nigerian Flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has died at the age of 87
His son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, announced his demise via his Facebook page today.
Akinkunmi was awarded 100 pounds by the government when his design was selected as the Nigerian flag.
He had been honored with the Order of Federal Republic award by President Goodluck Jonathan
