By: Mukhtar Yahaya Shehu
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
With a heart filled with sorrow and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I extend my deepest condolences to the Dantata family, the Government and people of Kano State, and indeed Nigeria and the world at large on the passing of a father, elder statesman, philanthropist, and foremost business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhasan Dantata, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 28th June 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the ripe age of 94.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata was not only a towering figure in commerce and industry, but also a beacon of humility, generosity, and community development. His lifetime of service, charitable acts, and economic contributions left an indelible mark not only in Kano but across Nigeria and beyond.
As a pioneer industrialist and an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, he stood as a patriarch of vision, enterprise, and spiritual devotion. His passing marks the end of a golden era, yet his legacy will live on in the thousands of lives he touched and uplifted.
We pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants him Jannatul Firdaus, forgives his shortcomings, and rewards him abundantly for a life well spent in service to humanity.
May the family and the entire nation be comforted by his enduring legacy.
