Ahmadu Bello University has condoled with the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, saying his demise indeed left “a great void in our hearts and minds”. A delegation from the university delivered a condolence letter to the bereaved family at the deceased’s residence at Sarari Quarters in Kano today (Tuesday, July 22, 2025).
The university, in the letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, said it remembered the deceased as a great education philanthropist. The university also recalled that Dantata contributed financially, not only to its School of Basic and Remedial Studies in Funtua but also to its CISCO building on the main campus. “We are also proud of the excellent accomplishments of the deceased since we conferred on him an Honorary Doctorate on January 20, 1990”, according to the letter.
Presenting the letter, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Advancement, Research and Innovation, Prof Sanusi Aliyu Rafindadi, said they came to console the family and appreciate his enormous contributions to the university. Rafindadi described the late Dantata as an extraordinary gentleman and philanthropist whose legacy would continue to touch lives. The late business mogul, according to him, contributed tremendously to the establishment of ABU’s School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS), Funtua.
Prof Rafindadi further said the late elder statesman also facilitated the building of CISCO, a structure which was later named after him. He said there was no better way to impact people’s lives than to educate them, and that was one legacy Dantata would continue to be remembered for. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the family, the Secretary of the late business mogul, Mustapha Junaid, expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Management for identifying with them in this trying time.
Junaid thanked the delegation for the kind words in appreciation of the works and deeds of the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. The Secretary said the family was not even aware of some of the projects carried out by the great Dantata until after his death.
