Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, an elder statesman, renowned industrialist, and philanthropist, who died on Saturday at the age of 94.
Dantata’s death was confirmed on Saturday via a Facebook post by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
Junaid wrote, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.
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“May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings.”
Barau in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, paid glowing tribute to the late Dantata, describing him as a monumental figure whose life was dedicated to service, enterprise, and the upliftment of humanity.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I mourn the passing of our father, Alhaji Aminu Dantata; an elder statesman, industrialist, and philanthropist, who spent his life in devotion to Allah (SWT) and in tireless service to humanity,” Barau stated.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the Dantata family, the Kano business community, and the people of Kano State, noting that Nigeria has lost one of its most illustrious sons.
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“For decades, he was a leading figure in various business spheres: trading, construction, property, banking, manufacturing, oil and gas, etc. His highly cherished business acumen, exemplary philanthropy and interventions will continue to inspire us. He was a symbol of integrity.”
“May Allah (SWT) grant him Aljannatul Firdausi and comfort his family and all of us during this period of mourning,” Barau prayed.
