FMN Strengthens Food Security and Creates 400,000 Jobs in Nigeria
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting food security and reducing dependence on imports. With its “Feeding the Nation Every Day” agenda, the company continues to invest heavily in agriculture and agro-allied industries to support sustainable growth.
FMN’s agricultural journey began in 1978 with the acquisition of a 10,000-hectare farm in Niger State. Since then, it has expanded into the cultivation of cassava, wheat, maize, soya beans, palm fruits, sugarcane, and sorghum, while also distributing locally sourced grains across the country.
Empowering Farmers and Creating Jobs
The Group disclosed that its outgrower programme and agronomy support systems have empowered over 400,000 farmers nationwide. These farmers receive improved seedlings, farming inputs, training, and guaranteed market access, ensuring steady income and growth opportunities.
Through its subsidiary, Golden Agri Inputs Limited, FMN has also developed farming schemes for over 50,000 Nigerian farmers. These schemes provide:
High-yield hybrid crop varieties
Advanced agronomy practices
Storage facilities
Reliable markets for crops like maize, sorghum, cassava, wheat, soya beans, and palm kernel
This initiative not only improves farmers’ productivity but also creates direct and indirect jobs across Nigeria.
“For over six decades, FMN has been a source of livelihood for millions of Nigerian families, proving that investing in local agriculture is the key to food security, job creation, and a stronger economy.”
A Strong Partner in National Development
According to FMN’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Boye Olusanya:
“For over six decades, the Group has been a source of livelihood for millions of Nigerian families by providing both direct and indirect employment. More than any other business, we have ensured that our activities remain sustainable for the people, the environment, and the nation.”
Building Nigeria’s Food Self-Sufficiency
FMN’s continuous investment in local agriculture highlights the role of the private sector in strengthening food security, job creation, and economic growth. By empowering farmers and reducing reliance on imports, FMN is helping Nigeria move closer to self-sufficiency in food production — a step that directly benefits millions of households.
