President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday told Nigerians that the change slogan of his party, the All Progressives Congress, is not a mere campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept.

He said his administration was determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of Nigerians.

Buhari made the promise in his 2015 Christmas message to Nigerians.

The message which he personally signed was made available to journalists on Thursday by the Media and Publicity Office of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The President said efforts would be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.

He urged Nigerians not to allow current socio-economic and security challenges in the country to dampen their expectations for a better Nigeria.

He said his administration had taken a number of measures to restore hope to the people, adding that the 2016 Budget defines his government’s commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life.

He said, “Our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept.

“We are determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.

“In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.

“Public office is a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards. I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas. Please drive carefully.”

While felicitating with all Nigerians, on this year’s Christmas, Buhari asked them to use the occasion to rededicate themselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which Jesus Christ taught.

He added, “There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.