The Nigerian president said failure to do so will result in the organization becoming stale.
He spoke during the day two of the 34th Annual Summit of the African Union held virtually.
The President, according to a statement by his Media Assistant, Garba Shehu, told his colleagues that global realities demand that the AU must undergo comprehensive reform for it to remain relevant in intergovernmental processes.
President Buhari also commended President Paul Kagame of Rwanda for presenting a special report on the need to reform the AU.
He also appreciated the support of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the election of Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as Commissioner, Political Affairs, Peace and Security.
The President noted the endorsement of the ambassador with fifty five votes, an indication that all the members voted, while congratulating the career diplomat, who also serves as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA.
