Buhari Condoles Dangote over Death of Family Members

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s leading industrialist and businessman, following recent losses of some members of his family.

A statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, says: “The large extended family lost three persons, Aliko’s cousin, Madugu Dantata, his uncle, Alhaji Murtala Dantata and Alhaji Sa’idu Fanta, a relation.

“In a message of condolence to Aliko Dangote, the Dantata family and the government and people of Kano State through Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, President Buhari described the losses, which occurred in rapid succession as irreparable losses that must be accepted as God-ordained.

“He prayed to Allah to grant peace for the departed souls and the bereaved families the strength to bear the losses.”