Prominent Nigerian businessman Alhaji Aminu Dantata has been laid to rest in Saudi Arabia. Following a funeral prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Dantata was buried at the Al-Baqi Cemetery on Tuesday.

The late patriarch’s body arrived in Madinah accompanied by family members, including his son Tajudeen Dantata and nephew Aliko Dangote.

A delegation from the Federal Government, which had traveled to Saudi Arabia specifically for the occasion, also paid their respects.

The funeral ceremony marked a poignant moment, with many gathering to bid farewell to the respected businessman.