President Goodluck Jonathan today placed the designer of the National
Flag, Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi, on a lifetime salary as Special Assistant to
the President.
The president gave the directive today in Abuja after conferring national honour awards on 313 distinguished Nigerians.
The announcement is coming in days before the 54th independence day anniversary celebration.
Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi born on 10th May 1936 in Ibadan, was
honored with officer of the order of Federal Republic (OFR) at the
conference center Abuja; He was decorated by His Excellency Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan (GCFR).
He is married with one wife and kids.