The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has recommended Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) for building a pedestrian bridge alongside the busy Airport Road, Abuja.
Mr Wike gave the commendation in Abuja on Friday in the course of the inauguration of the pedestrian bridge constructed on the Church headquarters, the 100,000-capacity Glory Dome, Abuja.
He described the mission as an exemplary mannequin of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The minister revealed that whereas the church utilized for approval to assemble the power in 2018, the applying was dropped at his consideration solely in February 2026, resulting in swift approval inside one month.
He described the approval as proof of President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to good governance, urging members of the Church to help authorities with confirmed capability to answer the wants of the individuals.
He mentioned, “Government cannot do everything alone; there is nowhere in the world where government carries every burden. That is why we emphasise comprehensive social responsibility.”
To additional encourage community-driven infrastructure, the minister introduced that the FCT Administration (FCTA) would defray 50 per cent of the overall value the church incurred in setting up the bridge.
He recommended the Senior Pastor of Dunamis, Paul Enenche, and his spouse, Becky Enenche, for demonstrating management and sacrificing church sources to avoid wasting lives and improve human welfare slightly than focusing solely on soul-winning.
The minister, nonetheless, decried the routine refusal of many pedestrians to make use of constructed bridges, selecting as an alternative to threat their lives crossing high-speed expressways.
He warned in opposition to steady public criticism of presidency actions on social media when enforcement measures had been deployed to keep up public order and security.
Earlier, Mr Enenche, the senior pastor of the DIGC, mentioned the choice to assemble the pedestrian bridge was borne out of concern over the frequent deadly accidents recorded alongside the Airport Road axis.
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Mr Enenche defined that “the Church plans to add modern aesthetic coverings, security lighting and transparent side-panels to the structure to protect users from weather elements and boost compliance.”
He urged public-spirited people and leaders to dwell for societal affect and hold eternity in view, emphasising that sources should be deployed for the collective good of humanity.
On her half, the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, recommended the church for backing its religion with compassionate motion.
Mrs Kingibe described the ministry as “a beacon of light” and urged residents and leaders throughout the territory to unite to construct a safer, extra peaceable capital.
(NAN)
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