The governor was represented by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, who visited the actors residence in Mushin, Lagos to make the donation.
According to Mr Adeoluwa, the governor had heard about Pa Kasumus illness on television a few days ago and had been deeply worried by it.
There was no formal request for help from the Governor of Ogun State. Like everybody else, we heard the news on television. (The Governor) then instructed us to go and find out the exact state of health of Pa Kasumu. It was at this point that somebody pointed out that the actor was from Ogun State. He didnt even realise that you were one of us, Mr. Adeoluwa told Pa Kasumu.
The governor noted that the actor typified the large pool of successful indigenes of the state who had served the nation in their various areas of endeavour and expertise, and, therefore, must not be left to suffer in his trying period.
Wherever and whenever we see anybody who is one of us, particularly people like you who have made your mark and helped to put Nigeria and Ogun State on the map, we are more than happy to identify with you and assist you, the governor said through his representative.
Mr. Amosun called on colleagues, family members and well-wishers of the actor to support him as Pa Kasumu needed to be shown love at this particular time.
The Coordinator of the Save Pa Kasumu Initiative, Idowu Olajide, while thanking the Ogun State government for the gesture, noted that the donation was unprecedented as no state government, group or individual had made such a singular donation to the course of saving the life of the ailing actor……..
