Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria has the largest membership of Auction professionals both in the public and private sectors in Nigeria including Art and Artifact auctions, Real estate auction, automobile, business liquidations, and public sector auctions among others
The Certified Institute of Auctioneers, Nigeria is the centre of expertise in Nigeria for all matters relating to Auctions and Auctioneering.
THE CERTIFIED INSTITUTE OF AUCTIONEERS NIGERIA (CIAN)
The Certified Institute of Auctioneers, Nigeria is the centre of expertise in Nigeria for all matters relating to Auctions and Auctioneering.
The Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria ( CIAN) is the only professional body for Certified and licensed Auctioneers in NigeriaCIAN currently represents over 2000 certified and licensed Auctioneers across the country with zonal and National Executive Council
We cater for professional and education requirements of all certified and licensed Auctioneers, host annual conferences, national bid calling championship contest, dinner and launches , best national auction marketing competition and integrity award on yearly basis.
Training and Courses : CIAN offers regular auction education sessions in class room , eLearning , blended and virtual. Each courses are delivered by industry experts.
Cian also offers in-house solution courses for Government Institutions, large corporations and multinationals in the comfort of their offices .They provide the venue and logistics, we provide our highly experienced auctioneers and instructors and relevant course materials.
The Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria ( CIAN) is the only professional body responsible for training of Certified and licensed Auctioneers in Nigeria
Established to provide professional qualifications of the highest standards through its training courses and seminars, sharing of experiences, and ideas and development of contacts between members nationally and other auctioneers’ institutes around the globe.
Accordingly, the institute places great emphasis on education and on recruiting and preparing people for a career in auctioneering.
In view of the foregoing, CIAN sponsored and lobbied for the passage of “The Chartered Institute of Auctioneers of Nigeria” – HB 599. This bill was passed into law by the Federal House of Representatives in 2018 with concurrence by the Senate in 2019 during the 8th National Assembly and currently awaiting the President’s assent.
Membership Benefits:
1. Join the largest Professional body of Auctioneers in Nigeria and Africa.
2 . Obtain the most Recognized Professional Auctioneers qualification in Nigeria and Africa.
3. Become A Certified and Government licensed Auctioneer.
4 . Qualified for auction jobs in any Government Institutions ( Federal, States or local ) international organizations , MDAs , Organized Private Sector Companies , Embassies auction job nationwide.
5 .Networking and sharing experience with other Certified Auctioneers across the nation and join a your local chapter auctioneers Nationwide.
6 Use the Professional Designation of Certified Auctioneers after your name and all official documents as a Professional symbol Fellow .. FCAI,
Full Member. .MCAI .. Associate...ACAI.
7. You will enjoy access to free webinars and discounted events for members such as National Conference, seminars and continuous development courses of the institute.
8. Opportunities to attend international Auctioneers conferences in USA, UK , South Africa etc
9. CIAN Official plaques, Enamel official lapels, Customized Corporate Awards , Trophies etc.
10. CIAN membership will Enhance your career progression and status as a Professional Auctioneer.
11. Access the institute e- library , podcast, auction books and Auctioneers manual.
Established to provide professional qualifications of the highest standards through its training courses and seminars, sharing of experiences, and ideas and development of contacts between members nationally and other auctioneers’ institutes around the globe.
1. Sets the Professional standard, train and educate individuals as the case may be in the act of auctioneering practise in Nigeria.
2. Provides proficiency training for auctioneers and award trainees with proficiency certificates.
3. Organise conferences, seminars, training, and workshops to impact more knowledge and issue attendees the certificate of participation.
4. To issue and award professional training certificate qualifications in auctioneering to members.
5. To make auctioneering a teaching subject and course of study in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics.
6. Restores discipline by way of re-instating decorum in auctioneering practice in Nigeria.
7. Conducts research and publish the outcome of such in auctioneering.
8. Conducts and provides consultancy services to individuals and organisations in auctioneering.
9. Increases public awareness and understanding of auctioneering as a vital business factor with a contribution to make to the nation and prosperity of Nigerians.
10. At the same time, it seeks to participate in National Public Affairs by representing the Government at all levels and other national bodies for the common good of the auction industry and national prosperity.
Fellowships, Memberships & Qualified members.
Enacted by National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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All the institute courses are available online ,virtual and face to face classroom.
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There are three (3) classes of memberships:
ASSOCIATE
FULL MEMBER
No member should be enrolled as a Full Member of the Institute unless:
FELLOWSHIP
This is the highest grade of professional auction qualification. Open to those who have distinguished themselves in the practice of auctioneering or related business profession in Nigeria.
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Yes , there is corporate membership scheme whereby recognized auction companies are certified
Yes , the Certified institute of Auctioneers is recognized by auctioneers bodies in other countries such as South Africa, United States of America, United Kingdom etc.
There are many ways auctioneers earn their fees by charging commission, on hourly rate , Salary, flat rate or fees and expenses. Other sources include buyers premium, administration fees.
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