Nigeria’s national flag is a simple vertical tricolour of green, white and green. It was created for independence in 1960.

Who designed the flag?

Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the winning entry in a national competition while he was a student in London. His original design included a red sun, which was removed from the final version.

Meaning

Green represents Nigeria’s agricultural and natural wealth, while white represents peace and unity.

• Adopted: October 1, 1960
• Designer: Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
• Colors: green and white