The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, commissioned a pedestrian bridge constructed by the Dunamis International Gospel Centre along the busy Airport Road, Abuja, as part of the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

The bridge, fully funded by the church, was unveiled by its Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche, following four months of construction.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Enenche said the project was driven by the church’s commitment to demonstrating love for God and humanity through practical interventions that improve lives.

Enenche said the church built the bridge out of love and commitment to impact.

The bridge, which spans several lanes along the busy Airport Road corridor, was fully funded by Dunamis and approved by the FCT Administration after six years of application.

Enenche said the bridge was part of the church’s efforts to make meaningful contributions to society, stressing that genuine impact should be measured by what individuals and organisations give rather than what they receive.

Enenche said: “God is love. To be a messenger of God means to be a messenger of love. Love is about what we give, not what we get. We may make a living by what we get, but we make a difference by what we give. Our impact is more important than our income.”

He explained that the church secured approval for the project from the FCT Administration after six years of applications, adding that construction commenced on June 22 and was completed within four months.

Enenche said he initially tasked the contractor to deliver in three months before both parties agreed on four months, adding that the contractor delivered in four months and one week.

He added, “They worked night and day. This is the fastest they have ever constructed anywhere.”

He disclosed that the church had sought approval to roof the bridge with transparent cladding and lighting to encourage usage and enhance aesthetics.

Enenche said the church had executed similar interventions including roads in Mararaba boundary road, Karu and Kubwa, boreholes in Borno, including one beside a mosque in Maisandari Ward, and support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and flood victims in Maiduguri.

In her remarks, Dr Becky Enenche, said the bridge was a huge relief for pedestrians along the corridor.

She said the church had previously provided coaster buses to help people cross, but the logistics were inadequate, hence the need for a permanent structure, adding that, “We tried many measures earlier. We used to provide coaster buses that will take people across. But the logistics was not adequate.”

She said the church had also installed green grills to prevent indiscriminate crossing and ensure safety.

The Managing Director, Dutum Construction Company Ltd., Mr Temitope Runshewe, said the bridge was delivered through intentional leadership.

Runshewe said: “I was asked to deliver in four months. I said yes sir, even though my legs were shaking.”

Runshewe said Dutum is a 37-year-old indigenous company founded by his father, Engr. Olatunde Runshewe, and this is the fifth pedestrian bridge it has constructed in the FCT after those at Bannex, Sheraton, VIO and Setraco.

Commissioning the facility, Wike commended the Enenches for investing in public infrastructure and demonstrating commitment to the welfare and safety of residents.

Wike said the application dated back to 2018 but was approved in February 2026 under his administration.

He said: “The application was made in 2018. It was in February 2026 when I was reminded. In less than a month you received approval. It means there is a government.”

He described the project as corporate social responsibility, noting that the government cannot do everything.

Wike approved the request to roof the bridge and made other commitments towards the project.

The minister urged residents to use the facility to save lives, saying that, “As it has been constructed by Dunamis as its social responsibility as approved by me, I hereby commission this in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

Also speaking, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT, said the faith of Dunamis had been backed by compassionate action.

She said: “Today is a day of gratitude. This pedestrian crossing will be saving lives daily.”

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Dr Sam Ode, said Enenche, who hails from Orokam in Ogbadibo LGA, is a source of pride to the state.

Similarly, the FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Taminu Iliyasu, said Airport Road had recorded a high number of pedestrian-related crashes.