- Safiu Kehinde
The Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the burial of late Nigerian businessman Aminu Dantata at the Holy land of Mecca.
This was confirmed in a post shared on X on Sunday by one of his relatives, Sanusi Dantata.
In a previous post shared yesterday, Sanusi had disclosed the wish of the late Dantata’s family patriach to be buried in Madinah with arrangement ongoing for the fulfilment of his wish.
However, Sanusi had hinted likely return of his body to Kano should the Saudi Arabian authorities reject the request.
“Late Alh. Aminu Dantata’s long-term wish was to be laid to rest in the Holy Prophet’s city of Madinah.
“Arrangements for approval from Saudi authorities to move the corpse from Abu Dhabi to Madinah are still ongoing. If it prolongs, the corpse will be brought back to Kano for burial.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannah-tul-Firdaws. Ameen.” He had posted.
Sanusi would however break the news of the approval today while disclosing that arrangements are now ongoing for the late Dantata’s Janazah tomorrow.
“Alhamdulillah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for the remains of late Alh. Aminu Dantata to be buried in the Holy land of Madinah!
“Arrangements are ongoing for his Janazah tomorrow, insha Allah, in the Holy Prophet’s mosque.
“May Allah accept the prayers of all well wishers, forgive him, shower him with His mercy, and grant him Jannatul-Firdaws, Ameen!” Sanusi wrote.
NPO Reported the passing of the the Kano-based businessman who died on Saturday at the age of 94.
Dantata was one of the eminent Nigerians President Tinubu had met during his electioneering ahead of the 2023 general elections.