Enenche, wife unveil Airport Road pedestrian bridge built in four months

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche, on Friday unveiled a pedestrian bridge constructed by the church on Airport Road, Abuja, within four months.

Enenche said the church built the bridge out of love and commitment to impact.

He spoke at the commissioning of the bridge built as part of the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The 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 said the motivation was love for God and humanity.

“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 said.

He said making a difference is superior to making a living.

“We may make a living by what we get, but we make a difference by what we give. Our impact is more important than our income,” he said.

Enenche said he initially tasked the contractor to deliver in three months before both parties agreed on four months, adding that the contractor delivered in four months and one week.

“They worked night and day. This is the fastest they have ever constructed anywhere,” he said.

He disclosed that the church had sought approval to roof the bridge with transparent cladding and lighting to encourage usage and enhance aesthetics.

Enenche said the church had executed similar interventions including roads in Mararaba boundary road, Karu and Kubwa, boreholes in Borno, including one beside a mosque in Maisandari Ward, and support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and flood victims in Maiduguri.

His wife, Dr Becky Enenche, said the bridge was a huge relief for pedestrians along the corridor.

She said the church had previously provided coaster buses to help people cross, but the logistics were inadequate, hence the need for a permanent structure.

“We tried many measures earlier. We used to provide coaster buses that will take people across. But the logistics was not adequate,” she said.

She said the church had also installed green grills to prevent indiscriminate crossing and ensure safety.

The Managing Director, Dutum Construction Company Ltd., Mr Temitope Runshewe, said the bridge was delivered through intentional leadership.

“I was asked to deliver in four months. I said yes sir, even though my legs were shaking,” he recalled.

Runshewe said 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 after those at Bannex, Sheraton, VIO and Setraco.

On his part, The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, who commissioned the bridge, commended the Enenches for demonstrating leadership and sacrifice.

Wike said the application dated back to 2018 but was approved in February 2026 under his administration.

“Application was made in 2018. It was in February 2026 when I was reminded. In less than a month you received approval. It means there is a government,” Wike said.

He described the project as corporate social responsibility, noting that government cannot do everything.

Wike approved the request to roof the bridge and made other commitments towards the project.

He urged residents to use the facility to save lives.

“As it has been constructed by Dunamis as its social responsibility as approved by me, I hereby commission this in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,” he declared.

In goodwill messages, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT, said the faith of Dunamis had been backed by compassionate action.

“Today is a day of gratitude. This pedestrian crossing will be saving lives daily,” she said.

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Dr Sam Ode, said Enenche, who hails from Orokam in Ogbadibo LGA, is a source of pride to the state.

The FCT Sector Commander, FRSC, Corps Commander Taminu Iliyasu, said Airport Road records high pedestrian crashes and the bridge would reduce fatalities.

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