PHOTOS: MEET 82-YEAR-OLD TAIWO AKINKUNMI WHO DESIGNED THE NIGERIAN FAG AT THE AGE OF 23 IN 1958
The historical backdrop of Nigeria will never be finished if the banner isn't specified, talkless of the individual who set aside his opportunity to plan the nation's logo. History records that the Nigerian banner was outlined in 1958 by one Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi who was only 23-year-old around then. After his plan was acknowledged by the administration, it was formally propelled on October 1, 1960. Taking a gander at the banner from that point till now, the nation's logo has kept up its official hues green and white for a long time. The two green stripes speak to Nigeria's regular riches, while the white in the center speaks to peace. 82-year-old Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi. Source: Al Jazeera It could be reviewed that Akinkunmi who is currently 82-year-old, was a 23-year-old understudy learning at Norwich Technical College in London, England. The young fellow ran over an ad in a daily paper that entries were being acknowledged for the plan of another national ba...