Saudi authorities approve Dantata’s burial in Madina
Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the burial of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, in the holy city of Madina.
Late Dantata’s Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, confirmed the development in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, June 29.
According to him, the burial is scheduled to take place on Monday morning.
The statement said: “Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulilah Alhamdulillah, I have received approval to take Aminu Alhassan Dantata from Abu Dhabi to Madina, he will be buried tomorrow morning by the grace of Allah.”
Recall that the family of the late industrialist disclosed that he would be buried in Madina next to his wife, Rabi’a, who died in 2023, in accordance with his final wishes.
A funeral prayer in absentia, Salatul Ga’ib, was held in Kano on Saturday in honour of the late business mogul, who passed away in Dubai at the age of 94.
The prayer session drew thousands of mourners, including top dignitaries such as the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, among others.
