Oyo State has urged the Federal Government to give deserved honour to late Pa Taiwo akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he quoted the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal, as saying that, “the celebration of the death of an iconic figure like 87year old Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who designed the Nigerian flag 64years ago at the age of 23 should be a national festival.
“The fact that Pa Akinkunmi belongs to this part of the country does not detract from his recognition as a national hero.”
The Acting governor said this at the funeral service held in honour of the late Icon at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan.
According to him, Pa Akinkunmi represents the classic example of a national Icon and the Federal Government should not abdicate its duty to give him deserved respect and honour, whether alive or dead.
The State Government had earlier provided funds for the burial ceremony and presented a symbolic national flag to the children of the deceased.