diff --git a/libnetwork/README.md b/libnetwork/README.md
index f43fe3c96b..90fcbe017f 100644
--- a/libnetwork/README.md
+++ b/libnetwork/README.md
@@ -18,7 +18,10 @@ There are many networking solutions available to suit a broad range of use-cases
 
 ```go
         // Create a new controller instance
-        controller := libnetwork.New()
+        controller, err := libnetwork.New()
+        if err != nil {
+                return
+        }
 
         // Select and configure the network driver
         networkType := "bridge"