From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
American International School, Abuja, at the weekend, said they have returned the advance school fees payment for the child of the embattled former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello.
Head of School, Greg Hughes, in a statement, on Sunday, said the decision to remit the funds underscored the school commitment to upholding institutional integrity and its respect for the national institutions of Nigeria.
The statement reads: “recent media reports have highlighted issues between the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), American International School, Abuja, and a family with children enrolled at the school, stemming from an investigation carried out in 2022.
“As a school we did accept an advance payment for school fees, and duly documented the fees in our records. But upon learning that the school fees we accepted in good faith were, in fact, part of an ongoing case with the EFCC, we turned over the funds in compliance with the federal commission’s request.
“Our compliance to remit these funds underscored our commitment to upholding institutional integrity and our respect for the national institutions of Nigeria.
“At no point has the school been accused of any wrongdoing in relation to this case, and we are cooperating fully with the EFCC operatives to address matters currently before the courts.
“However, as these legal matters are being resolved within the Nigerian judicial system and involved one of our families, we will refrain from making any further comments at this time. But as an institution, we remain committed to providing excellent service to our school community in line with our core values, vision and mission.”