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The federal government's planned online auction has been rejected by the Nigeria Association of Auctioneers because it will cause delays and economic sabotage on the part of the owners of the assets, according to their statement. According to Aliyu Mohammed Kiliya, national president of the group, online or Internet auctioning of broken or perishable things is equivalent to a delay and a loss of money. He sincerely thank the Government Joint Committee, led by the Honorable Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for their tireless efforts to ensure that the proper procedures are followed in order to prevent litigation and, moreover, for inviting all auctioneers who submitted bids to take part in the event as stakeholders and observers.