Food Security: PCPL reinforces commitment through cassava revolution

Gilbert Ekwugbe

Nigeria’s quest to boost its food sufficiency has further been enhanced through the huge contribution of an indigenous outfit, Premium Cassava Products Limited (PCPL), which has consistently anchored its drive on the need to sustainably drive food production in the country.

Emerging as a trailblaser, revolutionising cassava operations and spearheading Nigeria’s self-sufficiency goals, PCPL, a subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), has made remarkable strides in improving the quality and sustainability of cassava-based products, while also fostering economic development within Nigeria.

The company’s flagship offerings, including Golden Penny Garri (GPG), GPG Cassava Starch, and GPG High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF), have not only set new industry standards but also solidified PCPL’s commitment to excellence. By investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure, PCPL has become Nigeria’s largest industrial processor of locally grown cassava tubers, processing over 60,000 metric tonnes of cassava annually.

Additionally, PCPL’s strategic partnerships with over 2000 farmers throughout-grower schemes and contract farming arrangements have significantly boosted the country’s agricultural sector as it also provides technical support, high-yield seeds, quality cassava stems, and other essential inputs, thereby enabling farmers to increase their yields and improve the overall quality of their produce.