Popular Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94.
His death was confirmed on Saturday Morning by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
In a statement, Junaid wrote: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. 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.”
Alhaji Aminu Dantata is the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd and played a key role in the establishment of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non-interest (Islamic) bank.
He is an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
May his soul rest in peace
Rest In Peace Baba
May his soul rest in peace, and reward him with aljannatul firdausi.
Innaa lillahi wa Innaa ilayhi raji’un!! May(S.W.T) grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings.
Rest in peace