Renowned Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling his lifelong wish to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s holiest cities. He died on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the age of 91.
The funeral, originally scheduled for Monday, was delayed due to clearance and documentation issues involving the Nigerian Embassy. However, the body arrived safely in Madinah on Tuesday morning, as confirmed by his son, Sanusi Dantata, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
- “The Janazah prayer was held at the Prophet’s Mosque after Asr prayer (around 1:30pm Nigeria time), and he was buried at the historic Al-Baqi Cemetery shortly after,” Sanusi wrote.
Aliko Dangote Escorts Body to Madinah
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is a nephew to the late Dantata, personally accompanied the body from Abu Dhabi to Madinah. Dangote was joined by billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and other family members in the solemn journey.
A short video clip shared on social media showed Dangote and Otedola seated quietly, reflecting the somber mood surrounding the loss.
Federal Government Delegation Attends Burial
A high-level Federal Government delegation attended the funeral, led by:
- Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar
- Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN
- Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris
- Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata
- Director of Internal Security at ONSA, Hassan Abdullahi
- The delegation was joined by prominent Islamic clerics, including:
- Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar
- Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa
- Khalifa Abdullahi Muhammad, Imam of the Dantata Mosque, Abuja
Dignitaries in Attendance
Notable Nigerian leaders and dignitaries also witnessed the burial rites, including:
- Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin
- Former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State
- Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State
- Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II
- Emir Aminu Ado Bayero
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Representatives from Nigeria’s Consulate in Jeddah, led by Ambassador Ibrahim Moddibbo and Ambassador Muazzam Nayaya, coordinated logistics and diplomatic support.
Legacy of Alhaji Aminu Dantata
Alhaji Aminu Dantata was the patriarch of the Dantata family, one of Nigeria’s most influential business dynasties. Over the decades, he contributed immensely to commerce, philanthropy, Islamic education, and national development. He was the great-uncle of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest businessman.
His passing has drawn tributes across Nigeria and the global business community, celebrating a life of purpose, wealth with humility, and unwavering faith.
- “May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus,” family and friends prayed.
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