The renowned business mogul and elder stateman, Aminu Dantata, has been reported dead in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the early hours of Saturday.
Penpushing reports that two of his grandchildren, Sanusi and Nanah, confirmed his death on Facebook and X, at age 94, while the family said it will shortly announce funeral arrangements for the late businessman.
The deceased was the last surviving child of Alhassan Dantata, who was widely known for his business and philanthropic activities., and it is recalled that last September, he donated N1.5 billion to victims of the flood in Borno state.
Penpushing further reports that Dantata business interests span across agriculture, real estate, construction and manufacturing, and he is an uncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
The late Dantata was born in Kano in 1931, was Chancellor of Al-Qalam University, who started his business career at 18 years as a Produce buyer in Alhassan Dantata and Sons Limited, and until his death was the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company.
Penpushing also reports that his wider experience started way back in 1962 when he became a member of the Steering Committee of the Nigeria Industrial Development Bank Limited and later became one of the Directors of the Bank.
The deceased led several trade missions to various countries worldwide, was elected a member of the Northern House of Assembly in 1966 and the following year appointed a Commissioner in the Kano State Government and served from 1967 to 1973.
Penpushing reports that he served as a member of the Assembly Drafting Committee for the 1979 constitution, which ushered in the second republic, while he is a recipient of several honorary degrees from different universities.
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