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The Empire's Last Officers
As a 23-year-old, young British colonial officer John Smith was put in charge of the vast area of Kano in Nigeria. In his position, he represented the might of the British Empire. Now 82, Smith returns to see how the country has fared after 50 years of freedom and to renew a remarkable friendship.
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