The Federal Government has announced a delay in the burial of renowned Nigerian businessman, Aminu Dantata, who passed away on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, the postponement is due to delays in documentation required by Saudi authorities, as the late Dantata’s remains are to be buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Speaking to the BBC, Idris said, “The Saudi government has strict regulations for transporting bodies for burial. The necessary paperwork is currently being processed between the Saudi authorities and the deceased’s family.”
He further confirmed that arrangements for the funeral have already been made by the family and the Nigerian embassy in Saudi Arabia, and they are now waiting for the completion of the documentation so the body can be transported from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
