Dantata visits Maiduguri, donates N1.5bn to flood victims

Elder stateman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the flood which ravaged parts of Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

Dantata made the donation when he led a delegation from Kano to Government House, Maiduguri, on Tuesday.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, the government and the people of the state, especially those who lost their beloved ones to the flood.

Dantata, 96, who lamented how the deterioration of the economy in the country, urged the elites and political leaders to repent and fear Allah in their dealing.

He also prayed for the peace and harmony of the Borno State and Nigeria at large.

Responding, Governor Zulum expressed heartfelt gratitude for Elder Stateman for his compassionate visit, acknowledging that its serves as a powerful beacon of hope and solidarity during the trying times.

“The people of Borno deeply appreciate this show of humanity by a 96-year-old to visit us. Let me say it, Our Baba has donated the sum of N1.5 billion to support the flood victims. May Allah bless and reward you with Aljannah. Mu gode, Baba,” Zulum said.

The development comes after Dantata’s nephew, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, also made a N1 billion donation to the flood victims.