According to family sources, the late Alh. Aminu Dantata left behind a substantial estate that reportedly includes:
Financial Assets:
- ₦61 trillion in cash held in Nigerian and international banks
- Shareholdings valued at over ₦30 trillion in companies within Nigeria and abroad
Real Estate Portfolio:
- 800 petrol stations located within Nigeria and internationally (operated without bearing his name)
- 500 residential properties in Kano
- 1,200 plots of land in Kano (fenced or partially developed, without completed structures)
- 320 houses in other Nigerian cities and international locations
Other Assets:
- 280 vehicles currently in use
- 120 additional vehicles in storage
- 10 private jets (he reportedly began purchasing aircraft in 1967, starting with a $120,000 purchase; current fleet estimated at ₦1 billion minimum per aircraft)
Personal Life: Alh. Aminu Dantata was married to four wives and had over 45 children and more than 150 grandchildren.
Note: These figures represent claims made by family members and have not been independently verified. The estate valuation would rank among the largest private fortunes globally if accurate.
