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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Aminu Dantata as a titan of integrity, humility, and generosity, whose life was dedicated to service, philanthropy, and devotion to others.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said this during a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul in Kano on Friday, stating that the Dantata embodied the highest values of public service and human
The renowned industrialist passed away on June 28, 2025, in Dubai at the age of 94, and was buried in Madina, Saudi Arabia, on July 1, 2025.
“This is a deeply personal visit for me. I came to condole with the Dantata family and the good people of Kano. He was not just a respected figure; he was part of my family,” he said.
President Tinubu recalled the counsel and prayers he received from Alhaji Dantata during the 2023 presidential election campaign.
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“I came to him for prayers before the election, and he gave me his blessings. I promised to come back and thank him, but instead of me visiting, he came to Abuja. That was the kind of man he was: humble, simple, and sincere,” he noted.
The President extended heartfelt condolences to the Dantata family, the government and people of Kano State, and the entire nation.
“We have lost a titan. We have lost the conscience of our country. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” he prayed.
Speaking on behalf of the government and people of Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his compassion and unwavering support during the mourning period.
The governor also led a state delegation, alongside his Jigawa State counterpart, to join the federal delegation at the burial in Medina.
