Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has described her husband’s death as painful but said she remains grateful for the years they shared together.

Adeosun spoke on Thursday during the funeral service for her husband, Adeniyi Adeosun, who died on August 5 at the age of 62, as reported by Tribune.

“I’m heartbroken, I’ve found it difficult to believe that this actually happened. But at the same time, I’m very thankful,” she said.

The former minister said Adeniyi was not ill before his death but simply went to bed and did not wake up. She recalled visiting the mortuary and finding him with a peaceful expression.

“On Friday, I went to the mortuary and when I saw him, he had the biggest smile on his face. He wasn’t sick. He simply went to sleep and didn’t wake up… that’s the way I’d like to go,” she said.

Adeosun reflected on their marriage, recalling plans the couple had made to travel more often.

“This year would have been 33 years of our wedding anniversary. We had a meeting, two of us, and we said now every three months, we’re just going to be travelling, we spend all the money. We’ve been so sensible that it’s time for us to enjoy ourselves,” she said.

Recalling their life together, Adeosun described her late husband as a “mischievous human being”, recounting some of the moments that made their marriage memorable.

She recalled an incident during a trip to the United States when Adeniyi “declared himself disabled and got a wheelchair” in an attempt to avoid a long immigration queue.

“The kind of things that were coming to his head. That’s Niyi for you,” she said.

Adeosun said their home was filled with laughter and that her husband would be deeply missed by those who knew him.

“He’s going to be very much missed by everybody that knew him,” she said.

She also expressed gratitude to God for her husband’s life, their marriage and children, as well as their family and friends.

Adeosun, whose full name is Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, died in Lagos on August 5.

The Adeosun family announced his death the following day in a statement signed by Rev C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family, describing him as a respected businessman and devoted Christian whose life touched many.

He is survived by his wife, his children and his siblings, including Adewale Adeosun, founder of Kuramo Capital. His funeral service held on Thursday in Lagos, and prominent figures, including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, had earlier visited Kemi Adeosun to condole with her over the loss.