The remains of elder statesman and renowned business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, have been laid to rest in the holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
The Janazah was observed on Tuesday at the Prophet’s Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, and was attended by family members, friends, and a high-powered Nigerian delegation.
Following the prayer, his body was taken to Jannatul Baqi’ (Al-Baqi’ Cemetery), the historic burial ground near the Prophet’s Mosque, where many of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) companions are buried.
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Among the dignitaries present for the funeral rites were the immediate past National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairperson of the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin; and the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.
Also in attendance were the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, along with some senior members of the Kano Emirate Council; the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; and other top government officials, lawmakers, and members of the Dantata family.
The late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died at the age of 94, was revered for his enduring legacy in business, philanthropy, and community development. His wish to be buried in Madinah, close to the Prophet’s Mosque, was fulfilled in accordance with his will, a reflection of his deep faith and humility.
