Nigerian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Aminu Dantata’s Burial.
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Nigerian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Aminu Dantata’s Burial.
A high-level Nigerian delegation has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the burial of prominent businessman and elder statesman, Aminu Dantata, who died on Saturday in Abu Dhabi at the age of 94.
The delegation departed Nigeria on Sunday night and landed in the holy city early Monday morning. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Leading the delegation is Minister of Defence and former Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. He is joined by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and Minister of State for Housing Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
Also part of the delegation are respected Islamic scholars, including Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, and Khalifa Abdullahi Muhammad, the Imam of Dantata Mosque in Abuja.
Upon arrival, the delegation was received by officials from Nigeria’s consulate in Jeddah, led by Ambassador Muazzam Ibrahim Nayaya, who is overseeing funeral arrangements.
The burial is scheduled to take place later today in Madinah.

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Content & Editorial Manager - Leads the creation, review, and publication of high-quality news and media content. She ensures that all editorial work reflects the organization’s standards of accuracy, professionalism, and relevance, while also engaging and informing the audience.
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