The scheduled burial of prominent Nigerian businessman, Aminu Dantata, has been postponed. This delay stems from the late arrival of his remains and specific burial requirements mandated by the Saudi Arabian government.
Dantata passed away on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. However, his body has yet to reach Madinah, Saudi Arabia, the intended location for his funeral, causing the unforeseen postponement.
Nigeria's Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the situation, explaining that Saudi Arabia has established regulations for bringing a body into the country for burial. Paperwork is currently being processed between Saudi authorities and the Dantata family.
Once all necessary documentation is finalized, the minister assured that Dantata's body will be transported from the UAE directly to Saudi Arabia, allowing the funeral arrangements to proceed.
Both the Nigerian embassy in Saudi Arabia and the family have already completed all other funeral preparations. They are now patiently awaiting the physical arrival of the remains to proceed with the burial rites.
This incident highlights the complexities involved in international repatriation and burial, especially when navigating differing national regulations and logistical challenges for a figure of Dantata's prominence.
Source: https://saharareporters.com/2025/06/30/burial-nigerian-businessman-aminu-dantata-postponed-over-saudi-rules-delay-corpse