KEY POINTS
- The Nigerian government allocated N30 million to support the family members of Taiwo Akinkunmi who passed away.
- NOA describes the donation as recognition of his national contribution.
- The government assistance meets the expectations of Akinwunmi Akinkunmi as his son thanks them for their help.
Two years after Taiwo Akinkunmi’s death the Nigerian government issued N30 million as financial assistance to his family who designed the national flag of the nation.
NOA Director-General Lanre Issa-Onilu presented the donation check during the official ceremony at Taiwo Akinkunmi’s home in Ibadan.
According to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Akinkunmi received two pledges: a state funeral and financial assistance. Akinkunmi passed away aged 87 on August 29, 2023.
The national identity contribution of Akinkunmi led NOA to offer this financial donation as their way of expressing gratitude.
The government support received by Family has met their appreciation
The family representative Akinwunmi Akinkunmi expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for completing his promise when he visited to offer condolences.
The NOA confirmed the government remains dedicated to national heroism recognition and preserving enduring tributes to great contributors.
