Vice President Kashim Shettima Thursday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata at his residence in Kano, accompanied by the Governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The vice president described the death of the renowned businessman and philanthropist as a great loss to the nation.
Alhaji Dantata, who passed away at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was a legendary figure in Nigerian business and philanthropy.
He built on his father’s commercial legacy to become one of Nigeria’s most influential business figures, with an empire spanning construction, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, oil and gas sectors.
During the visit, Vice President Shettima expressed his deep grief over the passing of Alhaji Dantata, saying, “We have not just lost a leader; we have lost an irreplaceable institution.
He praised the late businessman for his lifetime of service, describing him as “a living bridge that connected us to our past.”
Several leaders have paid tribute to Alhaji Dantata, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.