Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, FMN has partnered with the French Government for the 2026 edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show (Salon International de l’Agriculture), reinforcing business ties between Nigeria and France and expanding global visibility for Nigerian-made products.
The annual fair, which commenced on February 21 and will run until March 1, 2026, is one of the world’s most widely attended agricultural exhibitions. In 2025, the event recorded over 600,000 visitors, nearly 4,000 animals, and more than 1,000 exhibitors.
FMN, a member of the France–Nigeria Business Council, is participating as a second-time sponsor and partner, following its debut outing in 2024.
The company said its involvement aligns with its long-standing commitment to food self-sufficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s international trade footprint.
This year’s theme, “Generations Solution,” focuses on fostering knowledge transfer across generations and promoting technological advancement in global agriculture.
Speaking on the partnership, Group Chairman of FMN, John G. Coumantaros, described the France–Nigeria relationship as a valuable intercontinental alliance built on shared economic growth objectives.
He noted that FMN’s six-decade legacy of innovation and investment across Africa positions it as a strategic contributor to agricultural transformation and trade expansion.
Also addressing participants at the Nigerian Pavilion, Managing Director, FMN Agro & Strategic Engagement/Stakeholder Relations, Sadiq Usman, said the company’s mission of “Feeding and Enriching Lives Every Day” has remained consistent despite economic shifts.
He emphasized that the future of global agribusiness lies in high-level technical exchange and international collaboration.
Usman commended members of the Nigerian Pavilion, including Dangote Group, BUA Group, Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc, as well as partners Creativo El Matador and Soilless Farm Lab, for collectively showcasing the strength of Nigerian enterprise on the global stage.
Incorporated in 1960, FMN has grown into one of Africa’s leading food and agro-allied groups, with strategic investments spanning grains, sugar, cassava starch, feeds and protein, edible oils and fats. Through its flagship brand, Golden Penny, the company continues to supply a wide range of food products to millions of households.
The partnership at the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show underscores FMN’s pan-African vision and its ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade relations while promoting Nigerian agribusiness globally.
