UYA DELTA PRESIDENT SHARED HIS THOUGHT ON URHOBO NATION.

Comr.Crested Gometi shared his mind on Urhobo Youth Association and other matters on urhobo nation on this interview with our crew.


Please can you introduce yourself sir?

 I am G.O Crested UYA president Delta chapter.I hail from Okwagbe community in Ughelli South LGA Delta State.


How has it been 6days after your inauguration in Lagos?

It has been so smooth my dear.


So far.......have you be able to constitute your carbinet ?

Yes,100% .


Working with people of different background and status is not easy,how do you intend to steer the ship of UYA to greater heights?

Allowing the cooperate aims/objectives of UYA to prevail at all time irrespective of my personal target.


If you are given the opportunity,as the national president,what would you like to change about the Association and it's aim/objectives?

The key is just to understand the fact that individuals are unique in their own way ....Everyone has something to offer.


Being a leader in a group means you have to tolerate a lot!are you one with such attribute?

This depends on the amount of experience of every individuals and Personality type.....you will see it as we progress.


What would you like to change about the Constitution and objectives of UYA on the interim?

Change is constant.... The society is dynamic. The need for change comes when the  society changes and situations will tell  if there is need for amendment....


Building a group is an onerous task,will you be willing to hand over the leadership to someone else after building the group to an enviable height....maybe next year?

Absolutely yes,this is not my first time of building....


How do you intend to run your chapter meetings......is it in tandem with the parent body or something different?

Every second week of the month.


As a leader of the group,how do you intend to carry everyone along in the scheme of operations?

The atyemat to please everyone might not lead us to the promised land.However,I can assure you that all those who stand to follow the cooperate/acceptable part will be fully carried along.


We have come to experience caucus or G7 in a group,what can you do to break such formation in your group?

Giving attention to distractios is not of the qualities of a good leadership.People are free to join any group they wish.However,if the group (s)is not working towards the Achievement of the association objectives,then it will be manage or handle by the association constitution.


Working in line with the constitution means defaulters will be  sanctioned?will such leader not be regarded as tough and rigid?

Flexibility is required to lead well ,but flexibility without no result is of no purpose.Any change we want to make must start from you and I.


Can you tell us one or two major goals you want to achieve as d president of delta chapter that will bring about positive impact to the youth and urhobo nation at Large?

1.To foester unity among Urhobo sons and daughters.
2.To creates an atmosphere that will enable us achieve cooperate and personal needs easily.


Most groups are usually hijacked by politicians especially after rendering support or contribution to the group. Is this group going to be different and how do you intend to do it?

This can't happen when we all have the understanding that whatever politician give,it's not from his/her pocket.It's our right.


Do you think there’s any role relevance or public/association partnership UYA can explore with the government of Delta state?

Absolutely, the government is not as bad as people see them from distance.There won't have be office of the commissioner of youths,if they do not have positive plans for the youths.We will always mention to the Government where we need their assistance.


Knowing this fact,do you think the government of Delta state would rather want to deal with UYA?

We are part of the Government,there can not be government without us.We have several roles to play to make the Government of our time successful. Its our responsibility to remind the Government to assist our people in areas where they need assistance.


In few days time, precisely next week Saturday, the national body will be in delta state for some social functions and official inauguration ceremony of the delta chapter, how prepared are you and your team to make sure we have a successful inauguration?

We are fully ready.


Can you educate us on the distinction and uniqueness of UYA from other Associations and Unions however styled e.g. UPU

~The only difference is that UYA is purely a youths affairs


The ignos are known as business traders of Nigeria,the Yorubas are known as scholars and who predominantly occupied the administrative of govt and private sector and
the Hausas or northerners occupied the military and government parastatals.So what are we known for?

 ~We are known as the landlord of Nigeria major resources.....we are not illiterate, we are traders too.

What is your message to Urhobo Youth out there?

Every Urhobo Youth should associate with UYA,is a legal body that is duely registered under the law,to push for the interest of our youth.And they should shun violence and work for peace,so that Urhobo can be position and be on a good pedestrian.

Thanks sir for your time,we hope to receive you subsequently as we progress,to analyze your program and Achievements.