Optimism is Seko's Passion

By Maria Raga (Mia)

Sekonaia Junior Veidovi, 21, is a young man who hails from the island of Beqa which is famously known for shark diving and is a popular destination for tourists. He is the eldest of 3 siblings and wants to be a positive role model to his siblings and all those he interacts with. Every day he counts his blessing that the Lord guides his life. He feels favoured to have reached the age of 21 without any mishaps.

Seko (middle) is also a participant in Fiji's Bodybuilding sports

I was assigned to interview Seko at the Canada funded “Youths for Integrity” Camp held at the Coral Coast Christian Camp on October 8^th to the 10th. I noticed his gentle and friendly personality. He looked very fit and I was not surprised that his dreams of sports excellence was attuned to his physique. Unlike other young people who go around with mournful faces from too much grog or personal issues, Seko exudes positive vibes with his laughter and refreshing demeanour.  Yes the world is full of problems but we must never forget that the Lord is always there with us and we must turn to him in good and also challenging times.

Seko has a strong passion to one day become an internationally recognised rugby player. As part of his efforts to attain his rugby dream, he is playing for a rugby club at the national level, called the Endeavor Brothers Rugby Club. His sports passion and enviable fitness speaks volume of his great chances of attaining his rugby dream. Many young men today are confused by what dreams to follow, but Seko has got his priorities set right.

He also strives to be a good role model for young people. He is not only an active “Youth for Integrity” participant but is also a member of the MYF in the Dokanaisuva community. This reflects that he also maintains his relationship with God. Sekonaia is a great example of a person balancing his career goals and his spiritual relationship.

From additional research, I found that Seko is also a participant in Fiji's Bodybuilding sports and happens to be a good companion of Fiji's famous bodybuilder Mr. Yanuyanudrua. Seko also acknowledges Tomasi Misipeka as his good friend and this was evident by the way that they were by each other's side at the YFI Coral Coast camp.

As a true gentleman, he acknowledged that he is also devoted to his girlfriend. He describes her as beautiful, smart and all that he could wish for in an ideal girl. Seko does not conform to the notion that such friendships should be kept secret.

A surprising fact about Seko is that he is related to one of Fiji’s loved and honoured sons, namely Osea Kolinisau. Seko’s highest achievement in rugby is when he represented Fiji in touch rugby in 2010. He is a motivated young man with much in mind and actions to achieve. I'm truly proud that he is one of many young Itaukei men who is working to make a difference in our society. May God Bless him in his endeavours.