Anifowose Samson
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, arrived early Tuesday morning in Madina, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Report By Our Correspondent
The duo touched down at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and were received by a delegation of Nigerian pilgrims and consular officials.
Recall that Alhaji Dantata, a revered elder statesman and business icon, passed away recently.
This drawing condolences from across Nigeria and the international Muslim community. His death marks the end of an era for many who regarded him as a pillar of northern enterprise and philanthropy.
Senator Barau, who represents Kano North, and Dr. Ganduje, former Kano State governor, are long-time associates of the Dantata family and described the loss as “deeply personal.”
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