VISION
Nigeria's Leading Commodity Hub
To position Plateau State as Nigeria's leading agricultural commodity trade hub - a center of excellence for commodity marketing, storage, and supply chain management in West Africa.
OUR STORY
Established to Transform Agriculture
The Plateau Commodity Marketing Company Limited (PLACOM) was created by the Plateau State Government in 2024 to address the critical gaps in agricultural commodity marketing across the state.
For decades, Plateau State's abundant agricultural produce - from Irish potatoes to vegetables, grains, and livestock - lacked organized market systems. Farmers struggled with post-harvest losses, price volatility, and limited access to premium markets.
PLACOM was established as the institutional solution: a government-backed company that organizes commodity markets, builds storage infrastructure, and connects farmers directly to domestic and international buyers.
MISSION
Efficient Markets for Farmers
To build efficient supply chains, modern storage systems, and reliable markets that empower farmers, stabilize commodity prices, and drive sustainable economic development across Plateau State and beyond.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE
Aligned with Plateau State's Economic Vision
PLACOM operates as a strategic arm of the Plateau State Government's economic development agenda - leveraging public sector credibility with private sector efficiency to create a world-class commodity marketing institution.
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
Why Commodity Marketing
Matters
GDP Growth
Organized commodity markets directly boost state and national economic output.
Export Revenue
Certified, graded commodities access premium international markets.
Rural Income
Farmers earn more through direct market access and fair pricing mechanisms.
Economic Diversification
Reduced dependence on a single sector through commodity ecosystem development.