Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has led a distinguished delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral rites of the late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.
Dantata passed away on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 94. In accordance with his final wishes, arrangements were made for his burial in the holy city of Madina, Saudi Arabia. His family reportedly secured the necessary approvals from Saudi authorities to fulfill this request.
A statement released on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, confirmed that the delegation departed on Sunday night from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Accompanying Governor Yusuf on the solemn trip were the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II; Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi; former Jigawa State Governor, Barrister Ali Saad Birnin Kudu; and several other senior government officials and dignitaries.
Speaking before the departure, Governor Yusuf paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Dantata, describing him as “a father to many, whose generosity and commitment to humanity transcended borders.”
“The late Aminu Dantata represented an era of integrity, faith, and enterprise that helped shape modern Nigeria,” Yusuf added.
The governor noted that the delegation’s presence in Madina reflected the deep respect and immense gratitude the people and government of Kano State have for the late elder statesman.
