Victor EzejaPopular Kano-based businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94.
He reportedly died on Saturday morning.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis was confirmed in a statement released by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, on Saturday Morning.
“It is with a 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,” Junaid stated.
He said Janazah ( funeral) details will be shared later.
Dantata is the uncle of Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
He is the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd and played a pivotal role in the establishment of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non-interest (Islamic) bank.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
