All Is Set For Dantata’s Final Rites In Medina’s Sacred City On Monday, Aide Confirms
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – Alhaji Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, the Private Principal Secretary to the late Aminu Alhassan Dantata on Sunday confirmed that the remains of the foremost Industrialist would be laid to rest in Medina on Monday.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata — a renowned philanthropist, businessman, and elder statesman — passed away in the early hours of Saturday. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of generosity, community development, and nation-building.
The Private Principal Secretary to the late Dantata, via his verified Facebook page revealed that Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the transportation of the body of the late elder Stateman from Abu Dhabi to the holy city of Madinah for his final rites.
Alhaji Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu wrote “It has been confirmed that Aminu Alhassan Dantata will be transported from Abu Dhabi to the holy city of Madinah for his final rites.”
The Private Principal Secretary disclosed that “The Authorities have granted the necessary approvals for the transfer, and preparations are underway for the Janazah (funeral prayer), scheduled to take place tomorrow morning, Insha Allah,”
Late Dantata’s aide explained that the delay in finalizing the burial arrangements was partly due to the weekend, which affected the pace of processing the necessary documentation and approvals.”