Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has described the late Aminu Dantata, as a phenomenon whose loss would continue to be remembered among the business community.
Atiku, who visited Kano to condole with the government and family of late Dantata, who died Friday, 29th of June 2025 at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, said Nigeria has lost an enigma.
The former VP who was at the residence of Dantata, was received by top family members.
The Leader of the recently formed coalition against Tinubu, also visited the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to condole him and the people of the state.
Atiku also condoled the family and prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and eternal mercy on late Dantata.
He described late Dantata as an outstanding philanthropist whose business accolades transcends geographical cricks in Nigeria, Africa and the world.
”As a detrablized Nigerian, Dantata contributed immensely to the growth of the country, Atiku added.
“He has combined both the past and the present in terms of business acumen, philanthropy and generosity, his good will and service to humanity cannot be forgotten”.
Governor Yusuf and the family members thanked the former Vice President for identifying with them in the period of grief.
The renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, was laid to rest at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery in Madina, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
