Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday departed Nigeria for Madina, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.

Dantata, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is being flown to Saudi Arabia for Islamic burial, following approval by the Kingdom, a family source confirmed.

Governor Yusuf is leading a high-powered delegation that includes the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, and several top government officials. Also on the delegation are Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi; former Jigawa Governor, Barrister Ali Saad Birnin Kudu; and other prominent dignitaries from Kano and Jigawa states.

In a statement issued Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late Dantata as “a father to many, whose generosity and commitment to humanity transcended borders.”

Speaking at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport before departure, Yusuf said the delegation’s trip to Madina reflects the deep respect and appreciation the government and people of Kano State have for Dantata’s legacy.

The funeral in Madina is expected to attract delegations from both federal and state governments, members of the Dantata family, business associates, Islamic scholars, and well-wishers from around the world, all gathering to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata will be remembered for his humility, strong faith, and immense contributions to economic development and philanthropy in Nigeria and beyond.