Prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, has died at the age of 94.
His death was announced on Saturday, June 28, by his Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi-Junaid.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. It is with a 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. Details of the Janazah will be shared later, in sha Allah,” Junaid said in a statement.
It was gathered that the elder statesman d!ed in the wee hours of Saturday in Abuja
The late Dantata was widely respected for his significant contributions to commerce, Islamic scholarship, education, and humanitarian causes.
He played a pivotal role in expanding the family’s business empire, inherited from his father, Alhassan Dantata, one of West Africa’s wealthiest merchants in the early 20th century.Over the decades, Mr Dantata diversified the family’s interests into construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and oil and gas sectors.
He also held several public and private sector leadership roles, mentoring generations of entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Born on May 19, 1931, the late Dantata was known for his business ventures in real estate, petroleum, and finance.
The late Dantata once served in the Kano State Government and was a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee responsible for preparing Nigeria’s 1979 Constitution.
