The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday night, led a delegation to the funeral rites of the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
Dantata, a renowned philanthropist and industrialist, died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he had spent his final days.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, said the high-powered delegation includes the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II; Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi; former Jigawa State Governor, Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu; and other top government officials and dignitaries.
Speaking at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport before departure, Yusuf described the deceased as “a father to many, whose generosity and commitment to humanity transcended borders.”
He added that the delegation’s journey to Madina was to honour Dantata’s enduring legacy and show the immense respect the people and government of Kano have for him.
The late Aminu Dantata represented an era of integrity, faith, and enterprise that helped shape modern Nigeria,” Yusuf stated.
The funeral is expected to attract family members, business associates, Islamic scholars, and dignitaries from across the world.
