The funeral of renowned Nigeria’s business mogul Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata has been shifted to Magrib in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
The Nigeria’s minister of Information Mohammed Idris confirmed the development to British Broadcasting Cooperation BBC which was monitored by GLOBAL TRACKER.
Meanwhile, the executive governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and other prominent Nigeria were set to pay the final their respect to Dantata.
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A statement issued by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the director general od media and publicity Kano state government hause said family sources have confirmed the funeral prayer will be held today, Tuesday, 1st July, 2025, at the Holy Mosque in Madina after the Asr prayer which was now shifted to Magrib.
The Governor is accompanied by his Jigawa State counterpart, H.E. Umar Namadi; former Jigawa State Governor, Barr. Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu; the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II; Emir of Karaye, Dr. Muhammad Mahraz; Chairman of the Kano Business Community, Alhaji Sabiu Bako; and several other dignitaries from Kano and other northern states.
Earlier, the delegation paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Aminu Dantata at their residence in Mobeed Hotel, Madina.
Received by Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Tajuddeen Dantata, Governor Yusuf and Governor Namadi expressed their heartfelt condolences over the passing of the renowned industrialist and philanthropist.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II led the delegation in offering special prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Aminu Dantata.