He acknowledged the contribution of Nigerians, friends of Nigeria within and outside the country and former President Jonathan for his “statesmanship”. He also acknowledges those who did not vote for him for contribute to the culture of democracy in Nigeria.

“I am for everybody and I am for nobody,” he says.

He thanks Cameroon, Chad and Niger for their fight against Boko Haram. He says his government will be dedicated to fighting terrorism, climate change, power supply inadequacies, spread of communicable diseases etc.

He says Nigerians should not submit to the spirit of defeatism. “We can fix our problems,” says Buhari.

He vows to respect the Rule of Law, to make the public service efficient and effective. He says he will interfere in the duties of the Legislature and the Judiciary. While the Federal Government will not meddle in the activities of state and local governments in  the country, he will not close his eyes to abuse of power and office, he says.

He appeals to the media to be patriotic and responsible.

He promises to hit the ground running while highlighting the importanc of tackling Boko Haram insurgency,  Niger Delta militancy, power shortages and unemployment.

He has announced to move the command headquarters of the Nigerian Military to Maiduguri temporarily. He characterizes Boko Haram as anti-Islam and promises to do all his government can to rescue the Chibok Girls alive.

He says the amnesty programme in the Niger Delta that is due to end in December will be made more effective but streamlined. He asks stakeholders for cooperation.

He says his government will tackle youth unemployment through the encouragement of agricultural entrepreneurship, solid mineral mining, and provision of credit facilities to SMEs.

He ends his speech with a quote from William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar