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By: Abdullahi Inuwa
“A Giant Tree Has Fallen” – Tributes Pour In for the Kano Business Icon
Nigeria has lost one of its most revered business moguls and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, whose death was confirmed today in a solemn announcement by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
In a heartfelt message, Junaid stated:
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. 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.”
Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a towering figure in Nigeria’s commercial history, was not just a billionaire by wealth but a humanitarian by deed. From the bustling streets of Kano to the corridors of global business, his legacy of generosity, leadership, and humility spanned decades.
Known for his silent but powerful impact in the lives of countless Nigerians—especially through education, healthcare, and religious development—Dantata stood as a symbol of integrity and stewardship in both the business and spiritual arenas.
While the exact details of his Janazah (funeral prayer) will be communicated in due course, emotions are running high across the country as political leaders, religious clerics, captains of industry, and everyday Nigerians remember him with reverence.
Often described as the last standing titan of a golden generation, his passing marks the end of an era.
May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
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