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Popular Kano businessman Aminu Alhassan Dantata is dead
Renowned Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata is dead.
He died at the age of 94.
His death was confirmed on Saturday morning by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
In an official statement, Junaid wrote: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. 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. Janazah details will be communicated later, insha Allah.”
Alhaji Dantata was the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd and a key figure in the establishment of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non-interest (Islamic) bank. His legacy spans decades of contributions to commerce, industry, and humanitarian causes.
He was also the uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and a respected elder in Northern Nigeria’s business and political circles
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