Buhari, Ganduje condole with Dangote over brother’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Founder/Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the passing of his younger brother and Vice President of the Dangote Group, Sani Dangote on Sunday.

Sani, who is the owner of Dansa Agro-allied Limited is the Vice President of Dangote Group.

He died in a United States hospital after a protracted illness.

President Buhari joins the family in mourning the industrious son, who over the years played a key role in the success of the family business, dedicating his time to ensure fairness and optimum result in all endeavours.

Reputed for his gentleness, loyalty and generosity, the President urges approximation of his wonderful deeds on earth, praying that the Almighty God will grant him eternal rest.

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has also condoled with the Dangotes.

Ganduje’s condolence is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, on Monday in Kano.

“We received the information about the passing away of this gentleman, Alhaji Sani Dangote, with shock.

“Kano State, our dear country Nigeria and the business community have lost an illustrious son,” he said.

The governor said that the death was not only shocking to the immediate family of the deceased, but to all the people of Kano State.

“We lost a rare gem in the business community.

“On behalf of the government and people of Kano State, I am sending our heartfelt condolence to the immediate families of Alhaji Sani Dangote, and his brother, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over his death,” he said.

He, therefore, prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him paradise and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.