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Billionaire Philanthropist Aminu Dantata Dies At 93
He was also a prominent member of the Dantata family, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic families in Northern Nigeria.
Kano State — Nigeria has lost one of its most influential business icons and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 93.
Born on May 19, 1931, Dantata was a towering figure in Nigeria’s private sector, with significant investments in finance, real estate, and the petroleum industry.
He was also a prominent member of the Dantata family, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic families in Northern Nigeria.
Dantata’s death was announced by his personal principal secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
Beyond his business acumen, Dantata was celebrated for his extraordinary commitment to philanthropy.
He spent decades funding educational initiatives, skills acquisition programs, and youth empowerment schemes across the country.
He was also widely respected for his role in fostering peace and unity among business leaders and political figures, particularly in Kano and throughout Northern Nigeria.
Tributes have begun to pour in from across the nation, as political leaders, business executives, and religious figures mourn the loss of a man who devoted his life to building both economic and human capital.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata is survived by children, grandchildren, and a legacy that continues to shape Nigeria’s business and social landscapes.
