Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the passing of prominent businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the death of Dantata at the age of 94 as a huge loss to Nigeria, particularly the Dantata family and the entire Kano State.
Sanwo-Olu said the late Dantata was a patriot, an accomplished businessman, elder statesman and philanthropist who made positive impacts and touched many lives directly and indirectly during his lifetime.
The governor also sympathises with the entire Dantata family, especially the president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over the demise of his uncle.
In the same vein, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended condolences to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the entire people of Kano over the passing of their illustrious son.
In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor said: “On behalf of the government and the people of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of prominent businessman and the scion of the Dantata family, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.
“He was one of the successful businessmen and philanthropists in Nigeria, who used their God-given wealth and influence to make positive impact on many generations of Nigerian families.’’
