Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the passing of business leader, Aminu Dantata, saying the iconic entrepreneur leaves behind a monumental legacy in philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
Buhari noted that these attributes have reshaped the lives of people and business settings in the country and beyond.
The former president, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu added that Dantata’s “contributions to Islamic education, health, business, and rural development will continue to inspire many people, both within and outside the country.”
He added that the late billionaire, yet humble businessman, will be credited with providing a long, stable leadership to one of the oldest and respected business families in the country.
“He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership in business and philanthropy and an unmatched record in mentoring and nurturing generations of entrepreneurs, who themselves are today mentoring others and taking to philanthropy.
“His philanthropic contributions impacted millions of people across West Africa. I will always cherish my interactions with him,” the former president said.
He prayed that Allah grant fortitude and strength to the members of the Dantata and Dangote families, the Kano Emirate Council, the government and people of the state and the country to whom the late Aminu Dantata meant a lot.
“May Allah grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” Buhari further prayed.
