Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has expressed her heartfelt condolences to the family of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, over his death which occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in London.
Writing on her Facebook page on Tuesday, Adeosun said it was a great honour to serve the country under the leadership of the former president.
Mrs Adeosun was appointed Minister of Finance by the late Nigerian leader in August 2015.
She said, “Good night, Your Excellency.
“It was the greatest honour to serve Nigeria under your leadership and a pleasure knowing you personally. Rest in Peace Sir,
“I remain, Mai Kudi.”
During her time as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Mrs Adeosun was called “Mai Kudi” by the late President, translated as “owner of money” or “rich person” (a financier).
Following her Facebook post mourning the late President, the ex-Finance Minister has received commendations from many Nigerians.
Reacting to the post, George Pamma said Adeosun was a national treasure and her policies should be studied in the universities.
“NYSC or not, Kemi Adeosun is a national treasure. Her policies should be a course taught in our universities if we were smart as a people,” he said.
On his part, another commentator, Babatunde Ayantola noted that the former Minister served President Buhari with honour and integrity.
“Kemi, you served under him with honour and integrity. May the Almighty Allah grant him Aljanah Firdous aameen,” Ayantola submitted.
For Abubakar Sadiq Alkubawi, he described the erstwhile Finance Minister as a public servant who knew her work.
Similarly, Prince Bon-Malik, in his comment, praised Adeosun for her professionalism while working under former President Buhari.
According to Bon-Malik, “Indeed, an exceptional professional you were, but for our detractors, again. We’ll look forward to the future when you’ll bring your wealth of professionalism to bear!
“Until then, let’s together mourn our dear mentor, Baba, and hero. May he find comfort and easiness as he journeys to the great beyond.”
