A Passion For Accountability

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My undying passion for Accountability in Public service and dream of a better society from my early years has an immeasurable influence in my personality. I grew up in a society where ills are accepted and regarded as a norm because there are few advocates on the subject. Through the YJAW’s blog, I am informed of publications with a reach of more than 120 countries and the platform supports individuals in building and applying their writing skills as scholars, practitioners, and agents of positive social change. Enabling positive social change is an integral aspect to achieving my dream of a better society.
In 2015, the United Nations announced its agenda for sustainable development in the next 15 years and opined that over 17 goals can be

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