In a decisive move to rid its market of adulterated products, the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) has announced that any member caught selling fake engine oil or counterfeit spare parts will permanently forfeit their shops, buildings, or plazas.
The resolution was reached during an emergency general meeting held on Wednesday at the association’s hall inside the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. The meeting follows recent raids by the Department of State Security (DSS), which led to the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit engine oil and the arrest of several traders allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
Addressing members at the emergency session, ASPMDA President, Hon. Ngozi Emechebe, described the ordeal the association’s leadership endured during investigations by the DSS as harrowing. He said the situation had prompted an urgent need for strict disciplinary measures to protect the integrity of the market.
“In one voice, we have resolved that anyone caught dealing in adulterated engine oil or any fake auto parts will not only lose their shops but will also be expelled from ASPMDA.”
In a bold move to restore integrity to its market and protect its global reputation, the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) has issued a sweeping directive: any member caught dealing in adulterated engine oil or counterfeit auto parts will not only lose their shops or plazas but also face criminal prosecution.
The announcement underscores a new zero-tolerance posture by Africa’s largest motor parts trading hub as it works to rebuild consumer trust and align more closely with regulatory agencies in fighting product adulteration.
Former ASPMDA President, Chief Charles Age Okeke, in a strongly worded submission, criticized the association’s Security and Surveillance Arm for failing to detect and prevent the spread of fake engine oil before the DSS operation. He accused the security unit of dereliction of duty and called for immediate retraining and restructuring.
“If we want to tell ourselves the truth, we all know who these people are,” Ofoma said. “This time, the leadership must publicly distance ASPMDA from any form of adulteration through official media announcements.”
He further proposed a “Know Your Tenant (KYT)” policy, requiring all landlords, plaza owners, and shop operators to make their tenants sign legally binding agreements to deal strictly in genuine parts. “Any tenant who breaks that trust by engaging in counterfeit products must be removed from ASPMDA and handed over to law enforcement.”