The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche, have unveiled a pedestrian bridge constructed by the church on Airport Road, Abuja. The bridge was built within four months as part of the church's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Enenche stated that the church built the bridge out of love and commitment to impact, emphasizing that making a difference is superior to making a living.
The pedestrian 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. The construction commenced on June 22 and was completed within four months, ready for use. Enenche revealed that he initially tasked the contractor to deliver in three months before both parties agreed on four months.
Enenche shared that the motivation behind the project was love for God and humanity, citing that "God is love. To be a messenger of God means to be a messenger of love." He also mentioned that the church had executed similar interventions, including roads in Mararaba boundary road, Karu and Kubwa, boreholes in Borno, and support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and flood victims in Maiduguri.
Dr Becky Enenche noted that the bridge was a huge relief for pedestrians along the corridor, who previously had to rely on coaster buses provided by the church to cross the road. She explained that the logistics of the coaster buses were inadequate, hence the need for a permanent structure. The church also installed green grills to prevent indiscriminate crossing and ensure safety.
The Managing Director of Dutum Construction Company Ltd., Mr Temitope Runshewe, attributed the successful delivery of the bridge to intentional leadership. He revealed that 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.
The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, who commissioned the bridge, commended the Enenches for demonstrating leadership and sacrifice. Wike disclosed that the application for the project dated back to 2018 but was approved in February 2026 under his administration. He also approved the request to roof the bridge with transparent cladding and lighting.
The pedestrian bridge is expected to reduce fatalities on Airport Road, which records high pedestrian crashes. Various dignitaries, including Sen. Ireti Kingibe and the Deputy Governor of Benue, Dr Sam Ode, attended the commissioning and praised the Enenches for their compassionate action.
Key points
- The bridge was built in four months,
- fully funded by Dunamis International Gospel Centre,
- aims to reduce pedestrian crashes on Airport Road.
