Late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata
A Federal Government delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah.
Nigerian Kicker reports that Alhaji Dantata died in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, at the age of 94.
A statement issued by Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, on Monday said the delegation, which left Nigeria late on Sunday, arrived Madinah in the early hours of Monday.
Led by the Minister of Defence and former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, the delegation consists of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, and Minister of State of Housing Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
Also in the delegation are prominent Islamic clerics, Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa and Khalifa Abdullahi Muhammad, imam of Dantata Mosque, Abuja.
The delegation is joined by members of the Nigerian consulate general in Jeddah led by Ambassador Muazzam Ibrahim Nayaya, who had been making arrangements for the funeral scheduled to take place later on Monday.
Meanwhile, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf departs the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport last night leading a high-powered delegation to attend the funeral rites of the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in the Holy city of Madina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dantata died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The Governor is joined on this solemn journey by the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, alongside Jigawa state Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi, former Governor Ali Saad Birnin Kudu and other top government officials and respected dignitaries from the state.
The late Aminu Dantata, a towering figure in commerce, philanthropy, and community service, passed away in Abu Dhabi, where he had spent his final days in devotion.
His death marks the end of an era, closing a significant chapter in the history of Nigerian enterprise and benevolence.
Speaking shortly before departure at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Governor Yusuf described the late Dantata as “a father to many, whose generosity and commitment to humanity transcended borders.”
The Governor emphasized that the delegation’s presence in Madina is a testament to the deep respect and gratitude the people and government of Kano State hold for the life and legacy of the late elder statesman.
The funeral in Madina has drawn state and federal delegation, family members, business associates, Islamic scholars, and admirers from across the world, all united in prayer for the repose of his soul.
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata will be remembered for his humility, unwavering faith, and extraordinary contributions to economic development and social upliftment in Nigeria and beyond.
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