By Bayo Olupohunda Ezra Ukanwa
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo urged the Federal Government to honour the late Aminu Dantata by naming a university in the North West region after himGwarzo highlighted Dantata鈥檚 extraordinary contributions to education, including donations and scholarships for underprivileged students through his foundationDescribing Dantata as a great philanthropist, Gwarzo said immortalising him would preserve his legacy and inspire future generations
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, has appealed to the Federal Government to honour the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North West region after him.
Legit.ng reported that Dantata has passed away at the age of 94.
Former presidential aide and Kano politician, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed his death in a social media post on Saturday morning, June 28.
Ahmad, who served as a media aide to the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that “Kano has lost one of its greatest sons and Nigeria has lost a true elder statesman”.
However, as one of the late business mogul’s wishes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for the burial of late Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in the sacred city of Madinah.
Prof. Gwarzo, in his appeal he made public on Wednesday, June 2, emphasised that such a gesture would recognise Dantata鈥檚 significant contributions to education during his lifetime.
Dantata鈥檚 legacy in education deserves recognition
According to Prof. Gwarzo, naming a university after Dantata would be a fitting tribute that preserves his philanthropic legacy in education and inspires future generations.
He described Dantata鈥檚 efforts in the education sector as extraordinary, highlighting his generous donations of funds and buildings to various institutions, Daily Trust reported.
Dantata’s philanthropic contributions and scholarships
Prof. Gwarzo noted that through the Dantata Foundation and other initiatives, Aminu Dantata sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students.
He was also the first Chancellor of Al-Qalam University, Katsina, further cementing his commitment to education.
Describing Dantata as a great philanthropist par excellence, the professor said the late elder statesman鈥檚 contributions to Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region鈥檚 socio-economic development would always be cherished.
He noted that immortalising Aminu Dantata through a university naming would be warmly welcomed by all who benefitted from his generosity and many others, Leadership reported.
As noted by a former presidential aide, Dantata will be remembered for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development.
The late Dantata clocked 93 on May 19, 2024. He is a scion of the late Alhaji Alhassan Dantata, who was renowned across the north as Alhassan Dogo due to his height.
Nigerians react as Tinubu bows to Alhassan Dantata
Legit.ng earlier reported that a prominent northern businessman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata, was at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 21.
Dantata visited Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and one of the photos shared by a presidential aide showed the president’s humility.
Following the update from Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Tinubu, Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) shared their thoughts.
Source: Legit.ng