Anthony Adeosun: Grief As Ex-Nigerian Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun's Husband Dies at 62

• Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Nigerian Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, passed away at the age of 62
• Punch Newspapers broke the news on Thursday, August 6, 2026, sparking an outpouring of condolences on social media
• Nigerians took to the comments section to mourn Anthony Adeosun and send messages of comfort to the former minister

Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, the husband of former Nigerian Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 62.

Punch Newspapers reported the news on their Facebook page that same day, confirming the passing of the businessman, who was married to the former minister for many years.

The announcement of Anthony Adeosun's death drew an immediate wave of condolence messages from Nigerians to his widow and loved ones across social media.

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However, reports indicate that the late former finance minister's husband passed away in Lagos State on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

In a public statement released on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the family described the deceased as a devout Christian whose life was marked by integrity, generosity, hard work and service to God.

The statement read:

"It is with profound sorrow, yet in total submission to the will of Almighty God, that the Adeosun family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Mr. Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who was called home to glory on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, in Lagos."

The family acknowledged the late Nigerian businessman's personal qualities and achievements while appealing to the public for privacy to mourn and plan his funeral arrangements.

The deceased is survived by his wife, former Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun, his children, his siblings, including the Founder of Kuramo Capital, Mr Adewale (Wale) Adeosun, and many other relatives, friends and associates.

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Kemi Adeosun's time as finance minister

Kemi Adeosun served as Nigeria's Minister of Finance under President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2018.

During her tenure, she was widely recognised for her work on fiscal policy and economic reform.

She resigned in September 2018 following controversy over the authenticity of her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate.

Anthony Adeosun had been a steadfast presence beside her throughout her public career.

His death at 62 has left many who followed the former minister's journey expressing grief and sympathy online.

The Facebook post announcing the demise of former Nigerian finance minister Kemi Adeosun's husband is below:

Nigerians react to Anthony Adeosun's passing

The announcement prompted heartfelt tributes and condolences from Nigerians online.

YEN.com.gh has compiled a selection of the reactions below:

Deola Ajayi wrote:

"Oh. How sad. May the Lord comfort Kemi and the family. Really sad news."

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Noble Iheke said:

"So sad 😭. Eternal rest granted to his soul. Condolences to the family."

Dave Godswill commented:

"Maybe na political age because the man looks like a late 70-year-old man."

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Source: YEN.com.gh