The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commissioned a new pedestrian bridge built by Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja to ease movement and improve safety for residents, describing the project as an example of how private and religious institutions can supplement public infrastructure.
Wike commended the church for complementing government efforts in infrastructure development in the FCT.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration also signaled that it may cover half the cost of an associated upgrade.
He described the bridge as a model of corporate social responsibility and said leadership should be measured by tangible improvements in people’s lives rather than declarations of intent.
“The government cannot do everything alone; there is nowhere in the world where the government carries every burden,” Wike said, urging religious bodies, companies and individuals to invest in community infrastructure.
“Watching the documentary and seeing what you have done, touching lives, not only with your soul, but talking about the welfare of other people, that is leadership,” he said.
Wike also cited the church’s earlier dealings with the FCT Administration, noting that while its initial application was filed in 2018, it was only brought to his attention after the church resubmitted the request in February 2026.
The FCT Administration approved it within a month, according to the minister.
Senior Pastor Paul Enenche said the church had sought approval for six years and thanked the FCT Administration for finally clearing the project.
He said the bridge was motivated by repeated fatal accidents along the Airport Road corridor.
Wike said the FCT Administration would defray 50% of the cost of an associated project intended to improve the bridge’s usability and safety.
Dunamis plans to add weather protection, security lighting and transparent side panels.
Wike used the event to argue that public officials should be judged on verifiable results rather than social-media narratives, while Enenche said institutions should be remembered for the problems they solve rather than the wealth they accumulate.
