Radda mourns business icon, describes him as a towering figure
By Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed profound grief over the death of elder statesman, business magnate and philanthropist, Aminu Alhassan Dantata who passed away at the age of 94.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed on Saturday, Governor Radda described the late Dantata as a “towering figure” whose contributions to commerce, industry and humanitarian service left an indelible mark across Northern Nigeria and beyond.
According to the Governor, Dantata’s entrepreneurial legacy continues to inspire generations of young Nigerians, especially in the North where his story of success and philanthropy has served as a beacon of hope and aspiration.
“We have lost a giant whose footprints cannot be easily erased. His life was not only about building a vast business empire but also about uplifting others and extending a helping hand to those in need,” Radda stated.
He noted that the deceased patriarch was not only a role model in business but also a bridge builder, mentor and source of guidance whose wisdom resonated with many across the country.
Governor Radda extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kano State, particularly Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as well as to the Dantata family, the wider business community and all Nigerians who benefitted from the deceased’s generosity and leadership.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Aminu Dantata, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort his family, friends and associates in this moment of sorrow.
Aminu Dantata, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s business landscape for decades, was widely revered for his contributions to national development and community upliftment through numerous charitable initiatives.
