Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid a tribute to the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing his passing as the end of an era in Nigeria’s history of industry, philanthropy, and public morality.
In a statement released on Saturday, Atiku said Dantata’s death represents the loss of “one of the last great custodians of Nigeria’s moral and entrepreneurial heritage.”
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“The passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a patriarch of industry, philanthropy, and public virtue, marks the end of an era and the loss of one of the last great custodians of Nigeria’s moral and entrepreneurial heritage,” the former Vice President said.
Atiku described the Kano-born industrialist as much more than a business magnate, lauding him as “a conscience of his generation” who demonstrated a deep commitment to social upliftment through quiet philanthropy and principled leadership.
“Alhaji Dantata was not merely a business icon — he was a conscience of his generation,” Atiku stated. “Through quiet philanthropy, principled leadership, and an unshakable commitment to the upliftment of society, he etched his name into the soul of our nation.”
The former Vice President noted that Dantata’s legacy transcended material success, highlighting his humility, wisdom, and dedication to service as key traits that defined his impact on both Kano State and Nigeria at large.
“His humility in affluence, wisdom in counsel, and generosity in service made him a pillar of not just Kano but of Nigeria’s moral and developmental landscape,” Atiku said.
Offering his condolences to the bereaved family and the wider community, Atiku extended prayers for the late businessman’s peaceful repose.
“As we bid farewell to this titan of integrity and compassion, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Dantata family, the Kano Emirate Council, and the people of Nigeria,” he added. “May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, multiply his rewards, and grant him eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
Breakingng.com reports that Aminu Dantata, a towering figure in Nigerian commerce and philanthropy, died on Saturday at the age of 94.
