Ibrahim James Pam, a Nigerian international lawyer and anti-corruption specialist, has been appointed Acting Director-General of the World Bank Group's Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO).
The CAO serves as the institution's independent accountability mechanism, handling complaints from communities and individuals affected by World Bank-funded projects.
25 billion loan package aimed at supporting economic reforms, infrastructure development, and job creation in Africa's largest economy.
The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., marking a leadership change at a critical oversight body within the global lender.
The move comes as the World Bank deepens its financial engagement with Nigeria.
The institution recently approved a $1.25 billion loan package aimed at supporting economic reforms, infrastructure development, and job creation in Africa's largest economy.
The financing is directed toward developing capital markets and modernizing digital infrastructure, areas where governance and transparency are key to successful implementation.