Alleged Payment of Advance School Fees With Government Money by Yahaya Bello Revealed in Exhibited Documents

According to the presented evidence, it has been alleged that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, made advance payments for the school fees of his family members and even future enrollments using funds from the state treasury.

These allegations are supported by documents submitted as exhibits.

In a letter addressed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the American International School of Abuja, it is confirmed that Bello paid a total of $845,852.84 into their bank account between September 2021 and the present time.

The payment was intended to cover the school fees of four family members, starting from their current class until their graduation.

Additionally, the payment included provisions for any future students to be enrolled by the family.

The document identifies Mr. Ali Bello, presumed to be Yahaya Bello’s eldest son, as the individual responsible for making the payment.

The school has acknowledged receiving the funds and has deducted the fees corresponding to the educational services already provided to the Bello children.

As a result, a remaining balance of $760,910 is stated, which will be refunded to an account specified by the EFCC.

This refund will occur as the commission continues its investigation into allegations of money laundering against Yahaya Bello.

Furthermore, the school has confirmed that no further tuition fees are expected from the Bello family in relation to their children’s education until they complete their studies at ASIA (American International School of Abuja).