Flour Mills Strengthens Nigeria-France Ties With Paris Agricultural Show Partnership

Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has partnered with the French government for the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show (PIAS), reinforcing its commitment to fostering valuable partnerships and strengthening market penetration for Nigerian-made products.
The annual International Fair, which started on February 21, 2026 and will conclude on the March 1, 2026, remains one of the most widely attended Agricultural Show with thousands of people from across the world in attendance. In 2025, the Show welcomed 607,503 visitors, nearly 4,000 animals, and over 1,000 exhibitors.
The Pan-African Food and Agro-Giant, FMN, has maintained a proven record of commitment to fostering food self-sufficiency in Nigeria and in nurturing valuable relationships that will transform Nigeria’s International trade outlook.
As a member of the France – Nigeria Business Council (FNBC), FMN is now a second-time sponsor and partner for the Salon International de l’Agriculture, following the success of the first outing in 2024.
This year, through the PIAS, the theme ‘Generations Solution’ is being explored to foster knowledge transfer from younger generations and structure processes through which knowledge can be harnessed to drive technological advancement within the global Agricultural sector.
Speaking on the invaluable nature of the relationship between Nigeria and France, and the FMN’s commitment to process and product innovation, the chairman of Flour Mills, Mr. John Coumantaros stated, “the France – Nigeria relationship is a valuable partnership built on a shared value agenda that fosters remarkable Intercontinental trade growth.”
He stated that “as an organization with over six decades of transformational footprint in Nigeria and progressively across the African Continent, FMN has been unwaveringly committed to product and process innovation. Therefore, our continuous partnership with France for the success of the Paris International Agricultural Show further buttresses the thriving relationship between both countries.”
The managing director, FMN Agro & Strategic Engagement/Stakeholder Relations, Mr. Sadiq Usman said, “at FMN, our mission is Feeding and Enriching Lives Every Day. This is a mandate we have fulfilled through decades of economic shifts, rooted in a culture of deep resilience and constant innovation.
“We support this pavilion because FMN recognizes that the next frontier of global Agribusiness lies in high-level technical exchange.”
For over six decades, FMN has been a source of livelihood for millions of Nigerian families, and through its Pan-African vision, the Company has continued to foster market diversification and expansion for Nigerian-made products.
Incorporated on September 29, 1960, as a Limited liability company and pioneer wheat miller in Nigeria, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) started out on a journey that has seen the company evolve into what is now one of the biggest brands in the food and agro allied sector in Africa.