The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT Administration will reimburse Dunamis International Gospel Centre for 50 per cent of the cost of constructing a pedestrian bridge along the busy Abuja Airport Road.
Wike made the announcement on Friday, October 30, 2026, during the commissioning of the bridge built near the church’s headquarters, the Glory Dome, in Abuja.
The project, funded entirely by Dunamis as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, was undertaken to improve pedestrian safety and reduce accidents along the busy expressway.
The minister commended the church’s Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche, for investing church resources in infrastructure that serves the wider community.
He said government could not independently provide every public facility, stressing the importance of partnerships with private organisations and religious institutions in addressing societal needs.
Wike also disclosed that the church first applied for approval to construct the bridge in 2018. However, the application was only brought to his attention in February 2026, after which approval was granted within a month.
He subsequently directed the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Yunana Dauda, to liaise with the church to establish the project’s cost and facilitate the government’s 50 per cent contribution.
Speaking at the ceremony, Pastor Enenche explained that the church embarked on the project out of concern over frequent pedestrian accidents along the Airport Road corridor.
According to him, the initiative reflects the church’s belief that Christianity should be demonstrated through practical love, compassion and service to humanity.
Enenche disclosed that construction commenced on June 22, 2026, and was completed within four months and one week, despite the tight delivery schedule.
The church initially targeted three months for completion before agreeing with the construction company on a four-month timeline.
The project was executed by Dutum Construction Company Limited, whose Managing Director, Temitope Runshewe, commended the commitment of the workers who delivered the facility within the agreed period.
Runshewe disclosed that the Airport Road facility was the company’s fifth pedestrian bridge project in the FCT, following earlier constructions at Bannex, Sheraton, VIO and Setraco.
Meanwhile, Enenche revealed that the church had requested permission to install additional protective features, including transparent roofing, security lighting and side panels, to improve users’ comfort and encourage more pedestrians to use the bridge.
Also speaking, the FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, described the project as an example of translating religious faith into practical service to humanity.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Sector Commander, Taminu Iliyasu, also welcomed the intervention, noting that Airport Road was among the major corridors where pedestrians frequently suffered road crashes.
He expressed optimism that the new facility would help reduce pedestrian-related accidents.
Wike urged residents to use the pedestrian bridge rather than risk their lives by crossing the expressway, emphasising that public safety infrastructure would only achieve its purpose when properly utilised.
The commissioning further highlighted the role of public-private and community partnerships in complementing government efforts to improve infrastructure and protect lives in the nation’s capital.
