"We need everyone to be educated... Now, not everyone will be able to afford formal education...”
Wakose had the honor to
spend a day with Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag on 4th
May, 2013. It was at the press release for the home makeover
project by GNEXT at Hammonds Court Hotel, Old Bodija, Ibadan. The event
itself was a brief and concise one, spelling out what was to be done to honour
the living-legend and better his living conditions.
By the close of the event,
we had a 7-minute window to discuss freely with him. He was very upbeat when we
asked what it meant for him to have played an important in the history of our
nation. One will be positively surprised at the strength of his voice and how
he articulates his thoughts against the backdrop of his Parkinson’s disease.
Towards the end of our
time with him, the conversation shifted to the future of Nigeria. His tone went
from upbeat to contemplative. He said in a matter-of-fact tone that what we
need is education. He continued and said "We need everyone to be educated... Now, not everyone will be able to afford formal education so we need the rest
learning trades, administration and acquiring valid skills”.
It was a brief but enriching
time with the icon indeed.
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