Addis Ababa 31 March 2015 - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has expressed satisfaction at the recent official announcement of the results on the elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

She congratulates General Muhammadu Buhari for his victory. The outcome of the elections clearly demonstrates the maturity of democracy not only in Nigeria but on the Continent as a whole.

The Chairperson expresses her appreciation to President Goodluck Jonathan for graciously accepting the results of the elections. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission also congratulates all the other candidates for participating in this democratic electoral process.

The Chairperson hopes that Nigeria will be united in facing the challenges of stability, security and development in their country and continue their role as one of the locomotives for Africa's socio-economic development.