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'Books for Africa' Donation in Tanzania by Nigeria's Emeka Offor

Tanzania has honored Sir Emeka Offor, the Nigerian philanthropist for donating 20,000 books to primary and secondary schools, plus a University, in the Bagamoyo region. The donation is a partnership with Books for Africa, which solicits contributions from publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and organizations and uses volunteers to sort and pack books that are age and subject appropriate. Over $18 million worth of books and computers have reached African schools through the support of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation since 2010

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Sir Emeka Offor surrounded by students at the SEOF book donation event in Bagamoyo, Tanzania

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Sir Emeka Offor with Tanzanian hosts at the SEOF book donation event in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

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Sir Emeka Offor addressing guests and well wishers during book presentation ceremony for schools in the Bagamoyo region of Tanzania.

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation

Tanzania is honoring Sir Emeka Offor, the Nigerian philanthropist who is donating 20,000 books to primary and secondary schools, plus a University, in the Bagamoyo region.

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