Prominent Kano-born industrialist and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, has died at the age of 94. Reports indicate that the respected elder statesman passed away in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja. His death was confirmed by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, in a post shared on Facebook. Junaid wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings.” “The Janazah (funeral) details will be shared later insha Allah,” the post further read.