US EditionGreat Loss to Nigeria - Shehu Sani Mourns Dantata
- Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, died at age 94 in Abu Dhabi on June 28, 2025.
- He passed away after an extended period of age-related health issues, with the announcement made public by his Principal Private Secretary on Saturday morning.
- Dantata was born in Kano in 1931, began his career at 18 as a produce buyer, served in politics, and built a diverse business empire spanning agriculture, construction, manufacturing, banking, petroleum, and real estate.
- The Vice President and Senator Shehu Sani expressed condolences, describing Dantata as a great titan who connected Nigeria's past to its economic and democratic evolution and noting his extensive philanthropy.
- His passing marks the loss of an irreplaceable institution with funeral arrangements forthcoming and implies a significant impact on Nigeria’s business and philanthropic sectors.
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