From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The Saudi Arabian authorities has granted leave for the remains of the late elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata to buried in the holy city of Madinah in line with his long- term wish while he was alive.
The news was made public on Sunday by his Private Principal Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu in his recognized Social Media handle.
He wrote that, “It has been confirmed that Aminu Alhassan Dantata will be transported from Abu Dhabi to the Holy city of Madinah for his final rites.
“Authorities have granted the necessary approvals for the transfer, and preparations are underway for the Janazah (funeral prayer), scheduled to take place tomorrow morning, Insha Allah,” he stated.
He explained that Dantata has all along expressed the wish to be buried Madinah, close 1to the grave of his late wife .
The late elder statesman, philanthropist and multi- billionaire businessman passed away in the United Arab Emirate on Saturday at the age of 94.
