Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has spoken about the emotional challenges of losing her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, revealing that she is gradually adjusting to life without him, 90 days after his death.
Anthony Adeosun died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 62, leaving the former minister to navigate the difficult experience of sudden bereavement.
In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram page, Adeosun described the loss as an experience for which nobody could be adequately prepared, acknowledging the difficulty of moving forward without her husband.
“I don’t think there’s anything that can prepare anyone for that kind of sudden loss,” she said, reflecting on the pain of losing her husband.
She also expressed gratitude to friends, associates and well-wishers who have supported her through the difficult period, while admitting that she continues to miss him every day.
“I miss him every day. I’m thankful for all the people that have supported me. I really appreciate everything,” she said.
Adeosun disclosed that she has returned to work, explaining that resuming her professional responsibilities was a deliberate effort to regain direction and gradually rebuild her life.
Photo credit: Kemi Adeosun/Instagram
“I’m back to work. I forced myself to come back to the office because I really need to try and forge ahead and see what the future looks like,” she said.
She also revealed that she has adopted a personal approach to reorganising her life, including identifying habits to abandon, new ones to embrace and those worth retaining.
According to her, the process involves reassessing relationships, priorities and activities in the light of her changed circumstances.
“I made a list, three columns, things I need to stop doing, things I need to start doing, things I need to continue doing,” she explained.
The former minister’s reflection offers a glimpse into her personal efforts to cope with bereavement while finding the strength to embrace a new chapter of life.
Her husband, Anthony, died in Lagos on August 5, 2026, aged 62. His death was announced by the Adeosun family in a statement issued the following day.
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