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PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma of South Africa has joined other world leaders in commending Nigeria\u2019s recently concluded 2011 general elections.<\/p>\n
In a congratulatory letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, Zuma noted that the elections would serve as a model for other African countries.<\/p>\n
He wrote: \u201cI would like to commend the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the credible and peaceful manner in which these elections were conducted.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am confident, Your Excellency, that these elections will serve as a model of political maturity for future elections on the continent\u201d.<\/p>\n
The South African President commended the \u201csterling work\u201d done by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all other institutions, as well as individuals who contributed to the success of the elections.<\/p>\n
He added:\u00a0\u201cYour Excellency, I look forward to working with you to further strengthen bilateral ties between our two countries, as well as towards the promotion of the interests of our continent and the consolidation of the African Agenda\u201d.<\/p>\n
Zuma wished President Jonathan a successful term of office and prosperity for Nigeria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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