Tanzania Leaf donates books to Urambo secondary school

Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Co. (TLTC) has donated 860 books worth TZS5.3 million to a secondary school as part of its policy of partnering with government.

The Usisya school is in the Urambo district of Tanzania’s Tabora Region, and TLTC is a major leaf buyer in the Urambo and other districts.

Expressing his appreciation for the donation, acting Urambo district executive director Shadrack Yomba, said his council was proud of TLTC’s presence in the district, because of its assisting them in times of need.

“We always attain our development goals even faster than expected because you are always there to partner with us,” he said. “We will always be grateful for your continued assistance.”

Presenting the books, the TLTC’s finance and administration director, Silvester Kapungu, said the donation was in line with the company’s policy that partnered with the government on three major areas: education, health and water.