By Abdullahi Yusuf
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a phenomenon and Philanthropist whose loss would continue to be remembered among business communities and the Nigerian citizens.
Atiku, who made the remark when he visited Kano to condole with the Government and family of the late business magnate on Sunday,also said that Nigeria had lost an enigma.
The former vice president and his entourage first drove to the residence of the late Aminu Dantata located at Koki quarters in Kano Municipality and was received by top family members, where he condoled with the family and prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and eternal mercy on the late Dantata.
He stated that Dantata had left behind indelible legacies that would be difficult to fill.
Atiku, who is the Leader of the recently formed coalition of political parties and party bigwigs, also visited Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to condole with him and the people of the state over the death of the business mogul.
He described the late Dantata as an outstanding philanthropist whose business accolades transcends geographical cricks in Nigeria, Africa and the world.
As a detribalized Nigerian Atiku added, Dantata had contributed immensely to the growth of the country.
“He has combined both the past and the present in terms of business acumen, philanthropy and generosity,” he said.
He urged the family to continue to take heart and bear the irreparable loss.
According to Atiku, Dantata’s goodwill and service to humanity cannot be forgotten.
Governor Yusuf and the family members thanked the former Vice President for identifying with them in this period of grief.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata died on Friday 29th of June, 2025, at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE).
He was laid to rest at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery in Madina, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after the funeral prayer held at the Prophet Muhammad(SWT) Mosque.
The burial drew heartfelt tributes, special prayers, and the presence of dignitaries from all over Nigeria.