The Saudi Arabian government has granted permission for Nigerian billionaire philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata to be buried in Madina, fulfilling his final request.
In a brief Facebook post, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, the deceased's secretary, confirmed that the required authorisation to move Dantata's body from Abu Dhabi to Madina has been obtained, opening the door for his burial in line with his last desires.
“Praise be to God, praise be to God, praise be to God. Approval has been obtained to transport Aminu Alhassan Dantata from Abu Dhabi to Madina. The funeral prayer will be held tomorrow (Monday) morning, God willing,” Junaidu wrote.
Dantata passed away on Friday night, June 27, in an Abu Dhabi hospital following a brief illness. He was 94.
