Aminu Dantata was a man of immense personality, honesty — Tinubu

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu offered his condolences to the family of the late Aminu Dantata, praising the elder statesman and business magnate as a remarkable example of integrity, humility, and philanthropy.

The President noted that Dantata’s life profoundly impacted Nigeria’s social and economic spheres.

During his visit to the Dantata family residence in Kano, Tinubu shared that the late patriarch was not just a public figure, but also a mentor, counselor, and a man of deep spiritual and moral strength.

Tinubu said:

“This is a personal commitment for me, that I should be here to condole with you as the Dantata family members and the entire state of Kano. Here is a man of immense personality, honesty, integrity, and philanthropy. Commitment to humanity in every aspect of the way.

“I came to him for prayers before the election, and he gave me his blessings. I promised to come back and thank him, but instead of me visiting, he came to Abuja. That was the kind of man he was: humble, simple, and sincere.

“If friendship and goodwill continue into the hereafter, Dantata will be there in the marketplace, feeding the hungry and comforting the sick. He gave so much of himself to the service of our country and its people.

“We have lost a titan. We have lost the conscience of our country. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant him Aljannah Firdaus.”

Aminu Dantata, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Dubai at the age of 94. He was laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.