The American International school in Federal Capital Territory has provided additional information and context to clarify the issues around its decision to send fees paid by former Kogi State Governor,  Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission ( EFCC).

Contrary to some media reports suggesting that the institution was still in the process of turning over the funds, the statement clarified that it had actually done by the EFCC Chairman.

In a statement signed by Head of school,  Greg Heghes, the international  co-educational institution which was established in 1993 stated that “our compliance  to remit these funds underscores our commitment to upholding  institutional  integrity and our respect for the National Institution  of Nigeria “

“Its explained further, ” Upon learning that the school fees we accepted in good faith were infact , part of an on-going case with the EFCC, we turned over these funds in compliance with this Fedrral Comission request.

The statement did not name Bello directly but the reference to a Family with children enrolled  at the school” was clear enough in the light of the recent media rapid.

Citing the sub justice status of the issue as a result of the ongoing case between the EFCC and Bello, the school averted that ” we will refrain from making any further comment at this time.