Our Story
Gezawa Commodity Market Exchange Ltd. (GCMX) is a licensed commodities exchange by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), established to transform commodity trading in Nigeria and West Africa. Located in Gezawa Town, Kano State, GCMX provides an integrated ecosystem combining OTC trading, a digital Spot Market, warehousing with e-warehouse receipts, commodities cleaning and grading, laboratory testing, and Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW) services. The Exchange facilitates transparent price discovery, efficient settlement, and secure transactions in both soft commodities (grains, legumes, etc.) and hard commodities (solid minerals).
Through its strategic initiatives, GCMX empowers farmers, traders, processors, and exporters by connecting them to markets, reducing inefficiencies in commodity supply chains, and enabling access to financing through trade documentation and receipts.
Our Mission
To provide a transparent, efficient, and secure commodities trading platform that empowers market participants, promotes fair pricing, and drives inclusive economic growth in Nigeria and beyond.
Our Vision
To be Africa’s leading hub for commodities trading, logistics, and export facilitation, recognized for integrity, innovation, and sustainable impact on value chains.
GCMX Office
(GCMX Office Entrance)
Fire Service
(Our Service Vehicles)
Warehouse
(GCMX Warehouse)
Commodity
(Commodity Office)
Transparent Trading
Create a robust Spot and OTC trading environment that ensures fair price discovery and investor confidence.
Market Infrastructure
Develop and operationalize world-class warehousing, laboratory testing, and trading and settlement systems.
Compliance & Governance
Uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance under SEC oversight.
Market Development
Expand trader participation by onboarding brokers, dealers, and market makers to stimulate liquidity.
Export Facilitation
Leverage NEPC’s DEW license to connect Nigerian commodities to international buyers.
Knowledge & Sensitisation
Provide continuous education through GCMX Radio & TV, roadshows, and market outlook reports.
Sustainability
Promote inclusive growth for smallholder farmers, processors, and rural communities while strengthening Nigeria’s position in regional and global trade.
Thank you for being a part of the GCMX story.