Hajiya Rabi Aminu Dantata, wife of popular business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, is dead. She reportedly died in Saudi Arabia.
Mama Rabi, as she was fondly called, was the second wife of the foremost elder statesman. She was said to have battled a prolonged illness.
A family member, Sanusi Dantata, confirmed her demise in a tweet on his page. He said: “Please pray for our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Haj. Rabi, wife of Alh. Aminu Dantata, who died yesterday after a protracted illness.
“May Allah forgive her, accept her good deeds, and grant her the highest rank in Paradise, Ameen! Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaihirrajiuun!”
President Muhammadu Buhari mourned her passing, saying she will be remembered for her unparalleled compassion and philanthropy.
A statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, prayed Allah to accept her good deeds and give strength to Alhaji Aminu to bear the loss.
“She had a passion for service to the people. She was a celebrated philanthropist who loved to share all that she had. Her simple and compassionate life was an inspiration to all those around her,” the president said.
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje described Rabi’s death as a great loss to all. He described as ‘a mother of great substance, beacon of hope and a disciplined woman who shaped many people around her to become righteous and productive’.
His condolences were contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Abba Anwar.
It reads: “”On behalf of the government and people of Kano State, I am extending our heartfelt condolences to our respected elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata over the death of Hajiya Rabi. This is a great loss to the state and the entire generation of righteous people. As we all loved her presence in our midst, Allah Almighty loves her the most. Hence, her time on this earth elapses.
“May Allah bless her reposed soul and give her eternal rest in Jannatul Fiddaus.”
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