Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on Thursday night accepted U.S. Republican Party's nomination to run against President Barack Obama in the coming election.

In his prime-time speech delivered at the last day of the Republican National Convention, Romney blasted Obama by saying the president's "promises gave way to disappointment and division."

"Now it's the time to restore the promise of America," said Romney, urging voters to change course in the election.

Romney used the opportunity to lay out a five-point plan to create 12 million jobs in four years should he be elected.

He also told his own story in the speech, saying "to make that choice, you need to know more about me and about where I will lead our country." He devoted a sizable portion of the speech to his views that women are contributing greatly to the society and should be promoted to more senior positions.

Romney's nomination was approved by the convention at a roll-call vote Tuesday. Before him, his wife Ann, running mate Paul Ryan have also made speeches to the convention on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Actor Clint Eastwood showed up Thursday night as a surprise speaker.

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