Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, bids farewell to the “titan of integrity and compassion”, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed at the age of ninety-four (94).
Atiku said, the passing of the Philanthropist “marks the end of an era”, and added, the businessman’s “generosity in service made him a pillar of not just Kano but of Nigeria’s moral and developmental landscape”.
Through his unwavering commitment to the progress of society, Dantata “etched his name into the soul of our nation.”
Waziri Adamawa extended his condolences to the Dantata family, and Nigerians; he prayed that, the “shortcomings” of the “patriarch of industry” be forgiven.
In his condolence, Atiku wrote on X: “The passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a patriarch of industry, philanthropy, and public virtue, marks the end of an era and the loss of one of the last great custodians of Nigeria’s moral and entrepreneurial heritage.
“Alhaji Dantata was not merely a business icon he was a conscience of his generation. Through quiet philanthropy, principled leadership, and an unshakable commitment to the upliftment of society, he etched his name into the soul of our nation.
“His humility in affluence, wisdom in counsel, and generosity in service made him a pillar of not just Kano but of Nigeria’s moral and developmental landscape.
“As we bid farewell to this titan of integrity and compassion, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Dantata family, the Kano Emirate Council, and the people of Nigeria.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, multiply his rewards, and grant him eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
