Nigerian Association of Auctioneers Launch National Task Force to Curb Unethical Practices

The Nigerian Association of Auctioneers (NAA) has established a National Task Force Committee to sanitize the auction industry and clamp down on unauthorized operations across the country.

In a statement released by the association’s National Caretaker and Electoral Committee, the group announced the appointment of David Omeike as Chairman of the new enforcement body. The task force will “enforce compliance with the NAA constitution, code of conduct, and operational guidelines and ensure only duly registered and licensed auctioneers operate in Nigeria.”

The committee’s broad mandate includes:

• Monitoring and preventing illegal auction activities

• Eliminating sharp practices in the sector

• Collaborating with law enforcement and regulatory agencies

• Implementing decisions from the NAA’s governing bodies

Joining Omeike on the task force are industry professionals Adeyemo Adeyemi, Sani Mohammed, Danladi Mamman, Isah Muhammed, Sanusi Ahmad, Tari Emberru, Ebube Jackson, Eddy Imo, Eze Abraham, Umah Argungu, and secretary Abubakar Abdullahi.

Omeike brings extensive credentials to the role, including:

• Membership in the Lagos State NAA chapter

• Executive Directorship at International Human Rights & Dignity Defenders’ Forum

• Rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (Supernumerary)

• Certification as a private investigator

• Membership in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (USA)

The seasoned security expert previously chaired the NAA’s Southwest Task Force and currently serves as Managing Director of Cosmopolitan Security and Enquirers.

This initiative forms part of broader reforms spearheaded by the NAA Board of Trustees, chaired by Alfred Diette-Spiff – the association’s first NEC president – to professionalize Nigeria’s auction sector in alignment with global standards. The move aims to restore credibility and eliminate fraudulent operators from the industry.