About 25,000 math, financial, medical, business studies and other categories of books were donated to the Angolan Ministry of Education by ESSO Angola, in partnership with TAAG (National Airlines). The donation was made possible by the nonprofit U.S. organization Books For Africa. The books were delivered to Angola on board of five TAAG airplanes sent from the United States.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education, National Director for Education Luisa Grilo commented that the books are a valuable contribution to the Angolan Education System. Terry S. McPhail, ESSO Angola Director General, was satisfied with the partnership and said that it is a company tradition to support education and aid the development of Angolan students. Estevao Costa, TAAG Human Resources Manager, affirmed that the act demonstrates interest in the academic improvement of local students.
