By DANJUMA AMODU
The World Bank has restricted the comment sections on several of its official social media accounts after a surge of responses from Nigerian users.
Screenshots circulating online showed that comments were disabled on some recent posts on the institution’s Facebook and X accounts. The restriction followed a wave of comments from users expressing concern over Nigeria’s borrowing from international financial institutions.
Many of the posts referenced recent corruption allegations involving public sector institutions in Nigeria, including ongoing investigations and court proceedings. Users called on the World Bank to review its lending to the Nigerian government, citing concerns about accountability and debt sustainability.
The World Bank has not issued a public statement explaining the decision to limit comments. Social media platforms allow organisations to restrict comments to manage moderation and maintain community standards.
Nigeria is currently implementing loan agreements with the World Bank to support projects in education, health, power, and social protection. The government has previously stated that loans are tied to specific projects and subject to monitoring and disbursement conditions.
The incident has sparked debate online about the role of international financial institutions in Nigeria and the use of social media for public advocacy. Some users argued that public feedback should remain open, while others said moderation was necessary to prevent abuse and misinformation.
As of press time, the World Bank’s comment sections on some posts remained restricted.
This report is based on publicly available social media activity and official statements. Claims of specific corruption cases are subject to ongoing legal and investigative processes.
