Atiku condoles with Dantata family in Kano
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the late business magnate, Aminu Dantata as a phenomenon and philanthropist whose death would be felt by the business community and Nigerian citizens.
Atiku said this when he visited Kano to condole with the family of the late business magnate on Sunday.
The former vice president and his entourage first drove to the residence of the Dantata located at Koki quarters in Kano Municipality and was received by family members, where he prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and eternal mercy for Dantata.
He stated that Dantata left behind indelible legacies that would be difficult to fill.
Atiku, also the leader of the recently formed coalition of political parties and party bigwigs, visited Gov. Abba Yusuf to condole with him and the people of the state over the death of the business mogul.
He described Dantata as an outstanding philanthropist whose business accolades transcends geographical cricks in Nigeria, Africa and the world.
As a detribalized Nigerian Atiku added, Dantata contributed immensely to the growth of the country.
“He has combined both the past and the present in terms of business acumen, philanthropy and generosity,” he said.
He urged the family to continue to take heart and bear the irreparable loss.
Atiku said that Dantata’s goodwill and service to humanity cannot be forgotten.
Yusuf and the Dantata family thanked the former Vice President for identifying with them in their period of grief.
Dantata died on Friday 29th of June, 2025, at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE).
He was laid to rest at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery in Madina, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after the funeral prayer held at the Prophet Muhammad(SWT) Mosque.
The burial drew heartfelt tributes, special prayers, and the presence of dignitaries from all over Nigeria.
