Saudi authorities approve burial of Aminu Dantata in Madinah

Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the transportation of the body of the late elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, from Abu Dhabi to the holy city of Madinah for his final rites.

This development was announced on Sunday by Alhaji Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, the Private Principal Secretary to the late Dantata, via his verified Facebook page.

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“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,” Junaidu stated.

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He explained that the delay in finalizing the burial arrangements was partly due to the weekend, which affected the pace of processing the necessary documentation and approvals.

SolaceBase had earlier reported that Alhaji Aminu Dantata — a renowned philanthropist, businessman, and elder statesman — passed away in the early hours of Saturday. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of generosity, community development, and nation-building.

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