‘Tinubu Go Soon Change The Flag’: Post Burial Reactions Of Nigerian Flag Designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi
Nigerians have poured out their views regarding the recently buried designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, after a year-long wait for a promised state funeral.
Recall that Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, fondly known as “Mr. Flag Man,” designed the Nigerian flag in 1958 and received a £100 award for his chosen design.
The iconic designer passed away at 87, and was celebrated for shaping a symbol of national unity.
Following his funeral service, organised by the Oyo State government, last week Friday in Ibadan, Nigerians have shown concerned about his passing.
Some felt, he was not well celebrated despite his contributions to the nation while others held contrary views.
One. man like_dante wrote; This is quite sad. This man is as important as Nigeria as a country and this is the burial he got. Nigeria failed Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi
One Chinedu_sam wrote; ‘A national hero’
One Certified_ freeman wrote; ‘Were the design dey, just say the man who sow Nigeria flag’
One Demola Chris wrote, ‘Mr. Nigeria, sun re o’
One Sir_Irabo said, ‘Tinubu go soon change the flag’
One Johnballymena wrote; ‘Omo Yoruba dey wait Nigeria to buri him’
One Fizzycash wrote, ‘Poor country, He Died Without Witnessing A Better Nigeria’
One DemavDixmmu wrote, ” What does it take to design green white green
One Soldier rapper said, ‘ Maybe black and white’
His burial conducted by ministers from the Gospel Faith Mission International was attended by a large gathering of mourners, including family, friends, and government officials.
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