Information Minister commiserates with Makinde over death of Nigeria’s Flag designer
By Adewale Owoade
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has paid a condolence visit to the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, over the death of Chief Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s flag.
Idris who was received by the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal, described Akinkunmi as an iconic individual who designed one of the most powerful artworks of our collective existence as a country.
“We are here, on behalf of Mr President, to offer our condolences and to also tell the family and the good people of Oyo State, the pedigree that the Federal Government places the deceased.
“We know that he is such an iconic individual; he has designed one of the most powerful artworks of our collective existence as a country and as a nation.
“Therefore, Mr president has asked that we come to commiserate with the family and also tell them that Mr President shares with them in this grief and the Federal Government is with them throughout this period.
“Whatever request the family puts forward to the Federal Government will be looked into,” Idris said.
The Deputy Governor, Lawal on behalf of the governor, appreciated President Tinubu for sending the high-level delegation to Oyo State to commiserate not only with the family of the deceased but the Government of Oyo State.
“On behalf of His excellency and the good people of Oyo State, we appreciate His excellency the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu for sending this high-level delegation to Oyo State.
“To commiserate, not only with the family of the deceased but the government and good people of Oyo State.
“We believe sincerely that the legacy left behind by Chief Akinkunmi, in terms of the design of the Nigerian flag, will not be lost on Nigerians.
“That legacy of unity, of resourcefulness; we must remain united and in peace.
“We have accepted what has happened to us in Oyo State by the departure of Chief Taiwo Akinkunmi; may his soul rest in peace,” Lawal said.
The Minister’s team, including the Zonal Manager of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) (Ibadan Zonal Office), Olawale Alabi and the Zonal Director of the Nigerian Television Authority (Ibadan Network Centre), Waheed Popoola, among others, also visited the family of the deceased. (NAN)
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