Nasiru Danu Takes Philanthropy to New Heights

According to Erich Fromm, a German-American social psychologist, “not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much’’

This above quote must be the guiding philosophy of Nasiru Danu, the Dan Amana Dutse.

For the businessman, he seems to eat and breathe kindness. The business mogul is a quiet and humble gentleman who does a lot for his people without fanfare. He could pass arguably as one of the most charitable billionaires around as his flame of philanthropy appears inextinguishable. He has been unrelenting in his drive and determination to bring succour to the suffering masses without fear or favour and has been doing so for years in many states across the northern region and beyond. He believes God blessed him with wealth to bless the poor in return.

Danu has made an annual tradition of giving to the less privileged during the Ramadan season. In a celebration that emphasises devotion and sacrifice as the highest of all virtues, the money bag doesn’t see it as a drain of his resources to open his barns and feed the hungry.

As usual, this year’s Ramadan is no exception, a source revealed that the business mogul doled out trailer loads of food items and cash to the needy in his hometown Dutse, Jigawa State. This food donation, according to a source, will be a continuous act throughout the Ramadan period.

“This will last for the next 30 days of Ramadan. It is necessary, especially at this period when food items are almost out of reach for the poor,’’ our source stated.

The billionaire is a household name in the northern region. A detribalised Nigerian who has an unprecedented track record in business spanning over a decade with interests mainly in oil and gas, agriculture and construction. Likeable and suave, Danu has been reputed for his early start and interest in business.

His dexterity in business stands him out among his peers and earned him a place among the 100 Most Influential Nigerians in 2017.