By Muhammad Abubakar
Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has passed away at the age of 62.
According to an official statement issued by the family, Mr Adeosun died on Wednesday. Further details regarding the cause of death have not yet been disclosed by the family.
In their statement, the family requested privacy as they grieve the loss of their patriarch and noted that details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Kemi Adeosun served as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance from November 2015 until her resignation in September 2018.
Messages of condolence from public officials, political associates, and well-wishers have begun pouring in to comfort the former minister and her family during this difficult period.