U-23 donation: Japanese millionaire Katsuya Takasu angry with sports minister Dalung
– Dr. Katsuya Takasu is angry that Solomon Dalung wants to investigate the source of his wealth
– Takasu donated $390,000 to the U-23 Dream Team after winning bronze at the Rio Olympics
– Nigerians have taken to social media to calm the surgeon and attack the maligned sports minister
The Japanese surgeon, Dr. Katsuya Takasu who donated $390,000 to the U-23 Dream Team says he is angry with Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung for questioning the source of his money.
Mikel Obi, Samson Siasia and the Japanese surgeon
Takasu who is a known philanthropist to sporting causes donated the money to the Dream Team after feeling they were neglected by the Nigerian government.
Minister of sports Solomon Dalung reportedly questioned the source of the surgeon’s wealth and Dr. Takasu has not taken it lightly.
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Reacting to the call for investigation of his donation by the sports minister, Dr Takasu tweeted on Sunday thus: “Tell to Nigerian sports minister “Check Takasu foundation, I’m little bit angry now.”
Tell to nigerian sports minister “Check Takasu foundation,I’m little bit angry now”@osasuo https://t.co/vGWEq6fUl9
— 高須克弥 (@katsuyatakasu) August 28, 2016
Nigerians who read his tweet have been reacting also with many angry with the sports minister for not appreciating the surgeon’s efforts.
@katsuyatakasu we Nigerians appreciate you. The officials have not deemed it fit to even congratulate the boys.
— Austyn Arimoro (@AustynArimoro) August 28, 2016
@katsuyatakasu @osasuo Please don’t be angry with the sport minister and other officials for their attitude. Thanks for the donation.
— Efemena Doroh (@efesmart) August 28, 2016
@katsuyatakasu you are appreciated. if only you handed those cheques to those thieves (dalung & pinnick) they will never investigate. Thanx
— Adekunle Ogunjobi (@AOgunjobi) August 28, 2016
@katsuyatakasu Don’t be angry sir, the Nigerian people totally appreciate your kindness towards our dream team. Pls ignore the negativity
— ConfessionsNigeria (@confessions9ja) August 28, 2016
@katsuyatakasu Pls sir don’t be disturb by what Hon. Minister said, I’m sure he don’t quite understand the word ‘Philanthropist’ God bless U
— Ogbeide Kelvin Osaro (@kelvostika) August 29, 2016
Dear @katsuyatakasu, pay no mind to that red-beret wearing hollowness called @SolomonDalung. He is a national embarrassment. God bless you!
— Gracechild (@JGracechild) August 29, 2016
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