Kano State governor, Dr Abba Yusuf on Monday, departed the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport with a delegation of the state government for Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.
According to a statement issued in Kano by the Director of Media and Publicity, Government House, Mr Sanusi Bature, Yusuf is leading the delegation to the funeral rites in Madina, following the death of Dantata in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The delegation include the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State; former Jigawa State governor, Ali Saad Birnin Kudu; top government officials and other dignitaries.
The statement described Dantata as a prominent figure in commerce, philanthropy and community development, noting that his death marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s business and humanitarian sectors.
Speaking before his departure, Governor Yusuf described Dantata as “a father to many whose generosity and commitment to humanity transcend borders.”
He said the delegation’s presence in Madina was a mark of respect and appreciation for the late elder statesman’s contributions to Kano and Nigeria.
The funeral is expected to draw family members, government delegations, business associates, Islamic scholars and well-wishers across the world.
Dantata is remembered for his humility, deep faith and notable contributions to economic growth and social development in Nigeria and beyond.
