Jigawa auctioneers seek govt partnership to block revenue leakages

The Nigeria Association of Auctioneers, Jigawa State chapter, has sought a strategic alliance with the Jigawa State Government to block revenue leakages and boost revenue through accountable disposal of state assets.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Jigawa State Head of Service, Muhammad Dagaceri, on Friday in Dutse, the Chairman of the Association of Auctioneers, Jigawa State chapter, Abubakar Abdullahi, said the association was seeking a robust alliance with the state government to block leakages and enhance revenue generation in the state.

He said the collaboration would help ensure competitive pricing of auctioned assets and guarantee that all proceeds were remitted directly into government coffers.

“This will also help to ensure competitive pricing of auctioned assets, and guarantee that all proceeds are remitted directly into government coffers,” he revealed.

The chairman said the alliance was critical to ensuring that all government assets marked for auction were disposed of efficiently and at competitive value to the benefit of the state.

According to him, “Our collaboration will ensure that state assets are auctioned efficiently, securing optimal deals, and ensuring all proceeds are remitted directly to state coffers.”

Highlighting the association’s commitment to the economic growth of the state, Abdullahi noted that members of the association had over the years played critical roles in fostering a strong and sustainable economy in Jigawa.

He further declared the political stance of the association, stating that, “The Jigawa State Association of Auctioneers is assuring Governor Umar Namadi that our members have remained vigilant and are working closely with well-meaning citizens of Jigawa State at the grassroots to ensure that Governor Umar Namadi is re-elected as Governor of Jigawa State for a second term.”

The chairman, however, appealed to the state government to formally recognise and integrate auctioneers as key partners in the asset disposal chain, stressing that their professional and transparent methods had consistently delivered positive results.

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He said unity had now returned to the association, adding that, “This can be achieved when the association is united, and I want to assure you that the association is now one in Jigawa State.”

“We are appealing for the government to accept auctioneers as partners in ensuring that all State assets auctioned get a better deal and the monies realised from the sales get to the coffers of the state government,” he added.

Responding, the Jigawa State Head of Service, Muhammad Dagaceri, commended the auctioneers for their foresight and assured them of the government’s readiness to work with them.

Dagaceri assured the association of the present administration’s full support and cooperation under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi.

He expressed delight over the renewed unity within the association, noting that, “The unity of members of the association is very critical in ensuring that transparency and accountability is in place while discharging their responsibilities.”

The Head of Service emphasised that a united front among auctioneers would not only block leakages but would also bolster public confidence and enhance the integrity of the entire auction process in the state.

He added that the Namadi administration was committed to plugging all revenue leakages and would partner with all professional bodies willing to promote transparency, accountability and increased revenue for the development of Jigawa State.

He then urged the association to maintain its unity and uphold the ethics of the profession as the government moved to strengthen its revenue drive.