Popular Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94.
The Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid disclosed his death to the media on Saturday morning.
In a statement, Junaid wrote: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah.”
Alhaji Aminu Dantata is the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd and played a key role in the establishment of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non-interest (Islamic) bank.
He is an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko.
May his soul Rest in Peace!