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<p>The death of one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has been announced by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.</p><div class="YbBbO8P0" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>In a heartfelt message shared with the public, Junaid wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. 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.”</p>
<p>The revered elder statesman died at the age of 93. His death marks the end of a significant era in Nigeria’s business and philanthropic community.</p>
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<p>Alhaji Dantata, a member of the influential Dantata family of Kano, was known for his decades-long contributions to commerce, Islamic scholarship, education, and humanitarian causes. He played a vital role in expanding the business empire inherited from his father, Alhassan Dantataone of West Africa’s wealthiest men in the early 20th century.</p><div class="irCViwMH" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Over the years, Alhaji Aminu Dantata diversified the family business into sectors including construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and oil and gas. He also served in various public and private sector leadership positions, offering mentorship to generations of entrepreneurs and civic leaders.</p>
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<p>Beyond business, he was widely revered for his modesty, religious devotion, and unwavering support for community development projects across the northern region. His charitable foundation and personal donations supported countless schools, mosques, health centres, orphanages, and widows.</p>
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<p>The Janazah (funeral) details, according to the family, will be announced in due course.</p>
<p>May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him eternal peace.</p>
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