Kano-born businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94.
ROYAL NEWS reports that the deceased is an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
His death was confirmed on Saturday Morning by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
In a statement, Junaid wrote: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah.”
Alhaji Aminu Dantata is the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd and played a key role in the establishment of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non-interest (Islamic) bank.
