{"id":167603,"date":"2025-06-28T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/saraki-mourns-death-of-aminu-dantata"},"modified":"2025-06-28T11:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T10:34:00","slug":"saraki-mourns-death-of-aminu-dantata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/saraki-mourns-death-of-aminu-dantata","title":{"rendered":"Saraki mourns death of Aminu Dantata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.<\/p>\n<p>He described him as a towering figure whose life embodied service, humility, and nation-building.<\/p>\n<p>Dantata died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 94.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the news, Saraki said he woke up to the painful announcement of Dantata\u2019s passing, noting that Nigeria had lost one of its finest statesmen and silent nation-builders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis passing marks the end of an era defined by principled leadership and lifelong dedication to service. His life was not just lived, it was invested in Nigeria\u2019s progress and the upliftment of its people,\u201d Saraki said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>He described Dantata as a man of \u201cextraordinary substance\u201d who, without seeking public attention, became a national pillar through his contributions to business, philanthropy, and moral leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough enterprise, he helped build Nigeria\u2019s economic foundation. Through philanthropy, he impacted countless lives. And through his character, he earned the respect of a nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Saraki also noted that Dantata was a father figure whose mentorship shaped his values.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am personally devastated by his passing. I learned a great deal from his calm wisdom, patience, and encouragement. His integrity and quiet strength shaped my outlook on leadership and service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He extended condolences to the Dantata family, the government and people of Kano State, and all Nigerians mourning the loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay Almighty Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, grant Alhaji Aminu Dantata Aljannah Firdaus. Ameen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. He described him as a towering figure whose life embodied service, humility, and nation-building. 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