President Buhari, reiterated that the new military chiefs would be expected to work closely with neighbours Chad, Cameroon and Niger in fighting Boko Haram.
"While commending the efforts of the armed forces so far, you need to brace up and continue to team up with other stakeholders to come up with... co-ordinated joint efforts which will bring a desired end to this insurgency within three months," Mr Buhari told them in the capital, Abuja.
He said he would give troops the necessary resources to achieve the "feat".
President Buhari urged the military commanders to respect human rights
But the president urged the armed forces to abide by the law when fighting the militants.
"In particular you must protect innocent civilians and respect the rights of combatants," he said.
The US has refused to sell arms to Nigeria, citing human rights abuses.
Two of the commanders Mr Buhari has appointed - Maj Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, and the National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno - are from north-eastern Borno state, which is at the heart of the conflict.
Analysts say the president hopes this will enable them to have a good handle on what is needed to end the violence.
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