By Philomina Attah
Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre says the church constructed a pedestrian bridge throughout the six-lane Airport Road hall in Abuja to point out love for God and humanity.
Enenche said this on Friday on the commissioning of the bridge, including that the undertaking was additionally a part of the church company social duty.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) experiences that the bridge was totally funded by the church, following approval by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration after years of looking for authorisation.
The senior pastor mentioned that the undertaking mirrored the church’s dedication to creating a constructive impression on society.
“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,” he mentioned.
He mentioned making a distinction was extra vital than merely making a dwelling, including that individuals had been remembered extra for his or her contributions to society than for his or her accrued wealth.
“Our impact is more important than our income,” he mentioned.
Enenche mentioned the church initially deliberate to finish the undertaking inside three months however later agreed with the contractor on a four-month timeline.
He mentioned building started on June 22 and the bridge was accomplished inside 4 months and one week.
“They worked night and day. This is the fastest they have ever constructed anywhere,” he mentioned.
The cleric mentioned the church had additionally requested approval to put in clear roofing, lighting and different aesthetic options to encourage pedestrians to make use of the bridge.
He listed different interventions by the church to incorporate highway building in Mararaba, Karu and Kubwa, provision of boreholes in Borno, and help to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and flood victims in Maiduguri.
He thanked the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, for approving the undertaking.
Also talking, Mr Temitope Runshewe, Managing Director of Dutum Construction Company Ltd., mentioned the undertaking was accomplished via deliberate management, dedication and what he described as divine help.
Runshewe mentioned the indigenous firm accepted the problem of finishing the bridge inside 4 months, regardless of the tight deadline.
Runshewe mentioned the corporate was additionally dealing with an identical undertaking in Ghana, demonstrating the capability of Nigerian building corporations to undertake tasks regionally and internationally.
Wike, whereas inaugurating the undertaking, counseled the church for demonstrating management and sacrifice via the undertaking.
He famous that authorities couldn’t meet each societal want with out assist from non-public organisations.
Wike mentioned the church first utilized for approval in 2018 however obtained authorisation in February 2026 below his administration.
“Government cannot do everything. There is nowhere government carries out every function,” he mentioned.
He additionally accepted the church’s request to roof the bridge and pledged that the FCT Administration would contribute 50 per cent of the fee.
He urged pedestrians to make use of the power, expressing concern that many individuals usually ignored pedestrian bridges and crossed busy roads as an alternative.
In her goodwill message, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, described the undertaking for instance of translating religion into sensible service to humanity.
“Your faith has been backed by compassionate action. This pedestrian crossing will be saving lives daily,” she mentioned.
Also, Dr Sam Ode, Deputy Governor of Benue, mentioned Enenche, who hails from Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state, had demonstrated the constructive impression of Christianity via his service to humanity.
Ode counseled Wike for his efficiency within the FCT and urged the administration to reimburse the church to encourage additional interventions.
Also talking, the FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Taminu Iliyasu, mentioned Airport Road recorded frequent crashes involving pedestrians.
“This is one of the major roads where we have most crashes, especially knocking down of pedestrians. With this project, you have done well,” he mentioned. (NAN)
Edited by Isaac Ukpoju
