Almost a year after his death, the Akinkunmi family has announced the schedule of the burial rites for their patriarch and designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR).
He died on August 29, 2023.
The family, in a statement by Akinwumi Akinkunmi, son of the deceased, expressed appreciation to those it said stood firmly by the family through the mourning period.
“We thank the Federal Government for sending the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, to pay condolence visit to the family when the incident happened,” the family said.
According to the statement, the burial programme has been scheduled to hold between September 4 and 6, assuring the citizens that a detailed burial arrangement will soon be communicated.
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Saying it was still hopeful of hearing from the Federal Government as regards its promises in respect of the burial, the family requested that the Nigerian flag be flown at half-mast to give the departed Pa Akinkunmi his last respects during the burial period.
“It will be much appreciated if the Nigerian flag can be flown at half-mast to give Pa Akinkunmi his last respect,” the statement added.
The family expressed gratitude to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, noting that he did not renege on his promise to support the family in giving the patriarch a befitting burial.
It appreciated the roles played by members of the 7th Oyo State House of Assembly, the Chairman, Oyo State Advisory Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, and members of the council for standing by the family.
The family equally showed gratitude to Senator Monsurat Sunmonnu and Honourable Bolomope, for what they did for Pa Akinkunmi in his life and in the aftermath of his glorious passing.