President Bola Tinubu has described the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a titan of integrity, humility, and generosity, whose life was dedicated to service, philanthropy, and devotion to others.
During a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul in Kano yesterday, President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said Alhaji Dantata embodied the highest values of public service and human compassion.
The renowned industrialist passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Dubai at the age of 94 and was buried in Madina, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
“This is a deeply personal visit for me. I came to condole with the Dantata family and the good people of Kano. He was not just a respected figure; he was part of my family,” the president said.
Tinubu recalled the counsel and prayers he received from Alhaji Dantata during the 2023 presidential election campaign.
“I came to him for prayers before the election, and he gave me his blessings. I promised to come back and thank him, but instead of me visiting, he came to Abuja. That was the kind of man he was: humble, simple, and sincere,” the president noted.
He praised the late elder statesman for his unwavering honesty, compassion, and generosity, describing him as a man who lived for others.
“If friendship and goodwill continue into the hereafter, Dantata will be there in the marketplace, feeding the hungry and comforting the sick. He gave so much of himself to the service of our country and its people,” he said.
The president extended heartfelt condolences to the Dantata family, the government and people of Kano State and the entire nation.
“We have lost a titan. We have lost the conscience of our country. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” he prayed.
Tinubu offered prayers for peace, strength, and solace for the bereaved family and all those mourning the departed elder.
Speaking on behalf of the government and people of Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his compassion and unwavering support during the mourning period.
He recalled that following the elder statesman’s passing, the President dispatched a high-powered federal delegation to Saudi Arabia, led by the Minister of Defence, to attend the funeral rites.
The governor also led a state delegation, alongside his Jigawa State counterpart, to join the federal delegation at the burial in Medina.
“The entire process was seamless and successful, thanks to your leadership and support. We also know your appeals to Saudi Arabia and Dubai leaders, which facilitated the necessary arrangements. For this, we remain grateful,” Governor Yusuf said.
He commended the president for previously sending the Vice President Kashim Shettima, and another federal delegation to condole with the family before personally taking time to visit despite his demanding national schedule.
Among those who accompanied the President on the condolence visit were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmud, Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Also present at the condolence visit were the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, a nephew of the late Aminu Dantata, elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakassai and Alhaji Mohammed Indimi.
