President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday honoured the designer of the Nigerian flag, Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi, who was employed as a Special Assistant to the President and placed on a lifetime salary.
President Jonathan reportedly directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to ensure that “Akinkunmi is placed on the salary of a Special Assistant to the President forever”
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The honour was announced as Jonathan was delivering his speech during the conferment of National Awards on 313 individuals in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Akinkunmi designed the flag in 1958, 2 years before Nigeria gained independence and the colours, white and green, symbolize peace and agriculture respectively.
President Jonathan reportedly directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to ensure that “Akinkunmi is placed on the salary of a Special Assistant to the President forever”
.
The honour was announced as Jonathan was delivering his speech during the conferment of National Awards on 313 individuals in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Akinkunmi designed the flag in 1958, 2 years before Nigeria gained independence and the colours, white and green, symbolize peace and agriculture respectively.
This is the best Independent gift any Nigerian President has given us Nigerians. This honour is long overdue as far as im concerned.
weldone Mr. President , for once your advisers did a good job
Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi an Award well deserved
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