FMN Partners French Government for 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show, Deepens Nigeria–France Trade Ties
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has strengthened its international trade footprint with a renewed partnership with the French Government for the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show (PIAS), also known as the Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA), reinforcing business and agricultural ties between Nigeria and France.
The 2026 edition of the globally renowned agricultural fair commenced on February 21 and will run until March 1 in Paris, France. The annual event remains one of the most widely attended agricultural exhibitions in the world. In 2025 alone, the show recorded 607,503 visitors, nearly 4,000 animals and more than 1,000 exhibitors.
As a member of the France–Nigeria Business Council (FNBC), FMN is participating as a second-time sponsor and partner of the Salon International de l'Agriculture, following its debut outing in 2024. The company said its involvement underscores its commitment to promoting Nigerian-made products on the global stage and fostering partnerships that enhance market penetration.
The 2026 theme, “Generations Solution,” focuses on encouraging knowledge transfer across generations and structuring processes that harness innovation to drive technological advancement within the global agricultural sector.
Speaking on the significance of the Nigeria–France relationship, Mr. John G. Coumantaros emphasized the value of sustained collaboration.
“The France–Nigeria relationship is a valuable partnership built on a shared value agenda that fosters remarkable intercontinental trade growth. 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. Our continuous partnership with France for the success of the Paris International Agricultural Show further buttresses the thriving relationship between both countries,” he said.
On the inaugural day of the Nigerian Pavilion, scheduled for February 23, 2026, Mr. Sadiq Usman, Managing Director, FMN Agro & Strategic Engagement/Stakeholder Relations, highlighted the company’s mission and strategic focus.
“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,” Usman stated.
He expressed appreciation to the France–Nigeria Business Council, the organisers of the PIAS, and fellow members of the Nigerian Pavilion, including Dangote, BUA, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Creativo El Matador and Soilless Farm Lab, for collaborating to showcase Nigerian commerce.
Incorporated on September 29, 1960, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has evolved from a pioneer wheat miller into one of Africa’s leading food and agro-allied conglomerates. The Group operates across key value chains including grains, sugar, cassava starch, feeds and protein, edible oils and fats. Through its flagship food brand, Golden Penny, FMN continues to deliver a wide range of food products to millions of Nigerian households.
With over six decades of operations, FMN says it remains committed to driving food self-sufficiency, economic growth and market expansion for Nigerian-made products across Africa and beyond.
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