General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State of Nigeria, is alive and well, his Personal Aide, Adeyeye E. Ajayi mni, has said.

Mr. Ajayi made the clarification on Monday in response to rumors of General Gowon’s death that had circulated on social media.

“I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry,” Mr. Ajayi quoted General Gowon as saying.

The rumor of General Gowon’s death had caused concerns among Nigerians, but Mr. Ajayi’s statement aimed to quell these unfounded speculations and reassure the public that the former Head of State is very much alive.

General Gowon led Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, during a crucial period in the country’s history, which included the Biafran War. His administration played a significant role in uniting Nigeria after the civil conflict.