ALHAJI Aliko Dangote on Friday disclosed how his younger brother, Sani, died. Aliko Dangote, the richest African, who said he watched helplessly as his brother died, advised that his brother’s death should be a great lesson to the living. He added that doctors had informed them that Sani was going to die. “We watched as the life-supporting machine was going down, ticking out the time,” he said in an emotion-laden voice.
Emotions were high as he narrated to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, how Sani died in a hospital in the United States of America (USA) on Sunday
“It was not about money, neither what technology could offer. Sani, like every human, was mortal and so it was his exit time from the planet earth,” Aliko Dangote said as he told Tinubu that Sani inhaled his last oxygen before him, his mother and other members of his family, while on a life-supporting machine.
“We have always known that when there is life there is death. We as Muslims do not know who is next and it can be today, tomorrow or even now.
“That is why it is good to be good so that when you get there you can bid for whatever you were asked to do on earth. “Your Excellency, (referring to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje), you are our host because you are our governor and we really thank you for taking almost the whole week struggling with the crowds. It’s not easy. “I thank you all for your prayers and support. This will actually help us to reduce the pain we are going through. It is a very tough time for us, it has been a very trying moment especially for me. My late brother and I had a strong bond together.
“Having a brother like this (Sani), once you lose him it is really very painful. Because he died in front of me, our mother and all his children.
“The most painful thing is when you are told that your brother will be passing on in about an hour and you stand by watching as the machine is going down until it stopped working. It was very tormenting,” Aliko Dangote said.
Tinubu, in his condolences urged Dangote to take solace in the Lord and be strong. “I am not a preacher, but I know what it means to suddenly lose a close relative, especially a brother. What we have come to do is to join you and the people of Kano State, Nigeria and the entire family in prayers. May God give you the strength to bear this loss.
“It is a loss to all of us. May God grant you longer life, keep you in good health, keep the family in good health, give you peace of mind and the ability to accept the decree of God Almighty.
“He (God) is the giver and He is the taker and He can do anything at any given time He chooses. With your faith and your strong capacity, we believe you will come out of it and continue to do good in His name, in your name, in the family’s name and the entire people of the country,” the APC National Leader said.
Mammoth crowd without jubilation, largely supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday welcomed the National Leader of the ruling party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Kano State.
The former Lagos State governor was in the ancient city to pay a condolence visit to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who lost his younger brother, Sani Dangote. Until his death, Sani was the Vice President of the Dangote Group.
Sani died in a USA hospital on Sunday from a cancer-related ailment, Aliko Dangote said. Remains of the deceased were brought to Kano and buried at the family cemetery last Tuesday.
Following the death of the brother of the richest man in Africa, Kano has been playing host to high-profile businessmen and politicians who have been coming to register their condolences to the family and people of Kano State.
Tinubu and his entourage landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in a private jet, at about 11:40 a.m and were received by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Deputy Governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, members of the executive cabinet and APC chieftains.
A huge crowd lined up at the airport, waving at Tinubu and his companions.
From the airport, Tinubu proceeded to the residence of business mogul Alhaji Aminu Santa -an uncle of Aliko Dango, at Koki quarters, where he condoled with him. From there, the APC National Leader headed to the residence of Aliko Dangote, at Dambazau Lane, off Lodge Road, where he condoled with the bereaved.
Source: The Nation
