Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Kano-born billionaire businessman, has passed away at the age of 93 after battling a prolonged illness associated with old age.
Family sources confirmed his death to our correspondent, stating that the elder statesman “succumbed to death in the early hours of Saturday.”
He is expected to be buried later today (Saturday) in accordance with “Muslim rites.”
Born on May 19, 1931, Aminu Dantata was a highly respected business mogul with major investments in finance, real estate, and the petroleum sectors.
A renowned philanthropist, Dantata was widely celebrated for his commitment to “education emancipation, skills acquisition, and economic empowerment of the youths.”
His dedication to fostering “peace and harmony among businessmen and politicians in Kano and across Nigeria” was regarded as unmatched.
Dantata also made significant contributions to public service, having served in the Kano State Government. He was a member of the “Constitution Drafting Committee that prepared Nigeria’s 1979 Constitution.”
In addition, he was deeply involved in supporting the growth and development of Islam throughout his lifetime.