Nigerian Business Figure Aminu Dantata Dies at 94

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Published: June 28, 2025

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Nigerian Business Figure Aminu Dantata Dies at 94

Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 94.

A family source confirmed Dantata died early Friday morning, Nigerian time. The death occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. in a hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The source stated Dantata died after a brief illness.

Born on May 19, 1931, in Kano, Aminu Dantata was a major figure in Nigeria’s business community for many decades. He was widely recognized as a respected industrialist and played a significant role in the development of Nigeria’s private sector.

Dantata is survived by seven children and numerous grandchildren. One of his sons is Alhaji Tajuddeen Aminu Dantata.

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The family source indicated that funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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