The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sorrow of the passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who died today at the age of 82.

On behalf of the African Union Commission and the wider African Union family, the Chairperson conveys his deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to the bereaved family of the late President Buhari during this period of national mourning and collective grief.

"President Buhari will be remembered as a principled and resolute leader who served Nigeria with honour and conviction. Throughout his tenure, he remained a committed Pan-Africanist--an advocate for regional integration, good governance, and African-led solutions to the continent's pressing challenges. He was a steadfast supporter of multilateral cooperation and a tireless champion of peace and stability across Africa," the Chairperson stated.

The Chairperson pays tribute to the life and enduring legacy of this distinguished statesman and salutes his contribution to the advancement of Africa's development, unity, and voice on the global stage.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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