Elder statesman and business mogul, Aminu Alhassan Dantata, is dead. He died in the early hours of Saturday in United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the family.
He was aged 94.
Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, was widely known for his business and philanthropic activities
Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, late Dantata’s Personal Private Secretary (PPS), confirmed the death to reporters in Kano at the on Saturday morning.
In a heartfelt message, Junaid wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah details will be shared later, insha Allah.”
The revered elder statesman’s death marks the end of a significant era in Nigeria’s business and philanthropic community.
