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 indicate love for God and humanity.
Enenche acknowledged this on Friday on the commissioning of the bridge, including that the venture was additionally a part of the church company social duty.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the bridge was absolutely funded by the church, following approval by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration after years of searching for authorisation.
The senior pastor stated that the venture mirrored the church’s dedication to creating a optimistic influence 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 stated.
He stated making a distinction was extra essential than merely making a dwelling, including that individuals have been remembered extra for his or her contributions to society than for his or her gathered wealth.
“Our impact is more important than our income,” he stated.
Enenche stated the church initially deliberate to finish the venture inside three months however later agreed with the contractor on a four-month timeline.
He stated development 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 stated.
The cleric stated 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 development 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 venture.
Also talking, Mr Temitope Runshewe, Managing Director of Dutum Construction Company Ltd., stated the venture was accomplished by way of deliberate management, dedication and what he described as divine help.
Runshewe stated the indigenous firm accepted the problem of finishing the bridge inside 4 months, despite the tight deadline.
Runshewe stated the corporate was additionally dealing with an identical venture in Ghana, demonstrating the capability of Nigerian development companies to undertake tasks domestically and internationally.
Wike, whereas inaugurating the venture, recommended the church for demonstrating management and sacrifice by way of the venture.
He famous that authorities couldn’t meet each societal want with out assist from non-public organisations.
Wike stated the church first utilized for approval in 2018 however obtained authorisation in February 2026 beneath his administration.
“Government cannot do everything. There is nowhere government carries out every function,” he stated.
He additionally authorized the church’s request to roof the bridge and pledged that the FCT Administration would contribute 50 per cent of the price.
He urged pedestrians to make use of the ability, expressing concern that many individuals usually ignored pedestrian bridges and crossed busy roads as a substitute.
In her goodwill message, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, described the venture 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 stated.
Also, Dr Sam Ode, Deputy Governor of Benue, stated Enenche, who hails from Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state, had demonstrated the optimistic influence of Christianity by way of his service to humanity.
Ode recommended 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, stated 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 stated. (NAN)
Edited by Isaac Ukpoju
